Research Indicates Accelerating Biomass Loss in European Forests

A new scientific article in Nature Geoscience reveals an accelerating loss of biomass in European forests, based on remote sensing data. The research differentiates between losses due to harvesting and natural disturbances, providing insights for forest policy and climate actions. This finding poses challenges to the European Union's climate goals, which depend on forests acting as carbon sinks, underscoring the urgency of effective conservation strategies.