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Soil carbon sequestration - myths and mysteries

Author/s:
Dr Mike Bell and Dr Davie Lawrence
Publication number:
PR09-4345
Published:
31 March 2009
Bibliographic details:
6pp, forms of organic matter and carbon, carbon accumulation

Summary

The report describes the various forms of organic matter in soils, how soils can act as a sink for carbon and how it can be measured, and the role organic matter plays in determining soil functions and properties.

Organic carbon and organic matter are the keys to healthy soils that can support productive and sustainable land uses - both in agricultural and natural ecosystems.

Greatest benefits can be gained from increasing the inputs of carbon and organic matter to soils by growing better crops and pastures more often.

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Soil carbon sequestration report (PDF, 107 kB)

 

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