Carbon Sequestration in Temperate Silvopastoral Systems, Argentina

Abstract

Carbon sequestration involves the net removal of CO2 from the atmosphere andstorage in long-lived pools of C. Such pools include the above-ground plant biomass;below-ground biomass such as roots, soil microorganisms, the relatively stableforms of organic and inorganic C in soils and deeper subsurface environments,and the durable products derived from biomass (Nair et al. 2009).This chapter from leading researchers and professionals in SPS is a compendiumof original research articles, case studies, and regional overviews that summarizes thecurrent state of knowledge on carbon sequestration of SPS in native forests and treeplantations in Argentina and make recommendations on policies to promote SPS.