Moose may be impeding carbon stock of Canadian boreal forests -study

Published 22:50 on July 2, 2025 / Last updated at 22:50 on July 2, 2025 / / Americas (US & Canada), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry)

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Disturbed forest areas in Canada’s boreal forests may be struggling to regenerate thanks to moose grazing, contributing to a significant drop of carbon being stored in these major carbon sinks, according to a study published Tuesday.
Disturbed forest areas in Canada’s boreal forests may be struggling to regenerate thanks to moose grazing, contributing to a significant drop of carbon being stored in these major carbon sinks, according to a study published Tuesday.


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