Impacts of drought on forests

Question 1

How do forests contribute to carbon storage, and what is the average rate of carbon storage per hectare per year?

Answer 1

Contribution: Forests act as carbon sinks.

Rate: They store an average of 0.73 tonnes of carbon per hectare per year.

Question 2

What is the typical recovery period for trees to return to normal growth rates after a drought?

Answer 2

Recovery Period: Trees take 1-4 years to recover to normal growth rates after a drought.

Question 3

Which type of trees are less resilient to drought?

Answer 3

Pine trees