Soil, the Primary Reservoir of Global Forest Carbon Stocks

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Akbar Ridwan 07/11/2025 14:02 WIB

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According to FAO data, almost half or 46% of global forest carbon stocks are stored in the soil, including organic soil, mineral soil, and peat.

Global Forest Carbon Stock Volume by Carbon Pool (2025)

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Global Forest Carbon Stock Volume by Carbon Pool (2025)

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The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) estimates that the global forest carbon stock volume will reach 714 gigatons by 2025.

This figure indicates the large amount of carbon compounds stored in various forest components.

Its storage locations are spread across above-ground (living tree trunks, leaves, etc.); below-ground (tree roots, etc.); in the soil (organic soil, mineral soil, peat); deadwood; and litter (organic waste in the form of dry leaves, and various other dried plant remains).

By 2025, the largest portion of global forest carbon stock will be stored in the soil, with the following breakdown:

Soil: 329 gigatons (46%)
Above-ground: 247 gigatons (35%)
Below-ground: 66 gigatons (9%)
Litter: 41 gigatons (6%)
Deadwood: 30 gigatons (4%)

According to FAO, carbon stock can enrich soil and support its ability to purify water.

However, if poorly managed, these chemical compounds can be released into the atmosphere and cause adverse environmental impacts.

"Poor land management practices cause soil to lose carbon and release greenhouse gases," said FAO in "Key Messages - Global Symposium on Soil Organic Carbon".

"Damage to soil carbon reserves due to poor land management will hinder efforts to limit global temperature rise," it continued.

Therefore, FAO encourages the maintenance of carbon stocks in soil, forests, and other ecosystems as a climate change mitigation effort.

Editor : Adi Ahdiat

"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."

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