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Forest management delivers far higher carbon returns per dollar in China than afforestation -study

Published 16:46 on January 9, 2026 / Last updated at 16:46 on January 9, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Asia), Nature & Biodiversity (Policy), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry)

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Improved management of existing forests has delivered significantly higher carbon gains per dollar invested than afforestation in China over the past two decades, according to new research quantifying the drivers of changes in the country’s land carbon sink.
Improved management of existing forests has delivered significantly higher carbon gains per dollar invested than afforestation in China over the past two decades, according to new research quantifying the drivers of changes in the country’s land carbon sink.


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