Echoing Earth Day – Forest Carbon Stock Estimation Study in Hong Kong
Amid the heated discussion surrounding climate change and carbon neutrality, what are the role and potential of Hong Kong’s forests in removing carbon dioxide? In search of a clear and reliable answer, the research team of HKU and the Conservancy Association has spent the past three years visiting different types of forests to measure and record tree sizes, collecting first-hand data to measure the above-ground biomass (AGB) of different forest types in Hong Kong. AGB is commonly used as a surrogate for carbon storage in trees in scientific studies.
It is Earth Day on 22 April. Organizations are encouraged to host activities to raise awareness of environmental protection. Jointly...
