Carbon Dynamics of the Canadian Boreal Forest in a Warming Climate

Assessing the Resilience of Peatlands and Managed Forests as Carbon Sinks

Abstract

The Canadian Boreal forest represents one of the most significant terrestrial carbon reservoirs on Earth. However, the stability of this sink is increasingly threatened by rising temperatures, shifting fire regimes, and permafrost degradation. This article synthesizes current research on carbon flux across Boreal ecosystems, with a specific focus on the role of peatlands in long-term sequestration. Utilizing eddy covariance tower data and biomass modeling, the study evaluates the transition of certain forest tracts from carbon sinks to carbon sources. The findings underscore the urgent need for climate-adaptive forest management practices to preserve the integrity of Canada's natural carbon sequestration capacity. This concluding article for CJCRS Vol. 1 emphasizes the role of ecosystem services in national climate mitigation strategies.