Tropical forests gradually store less carbon

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View of the Ivindo National Park (Gabon) (© Kath Jefferey) (Source: Kingdom of Belgium - Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation | 4 years ago)

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To determine how much carbon a tree absorbs, its diameter and height are measured regularly (Salongo National Park, DR Congo) (@ Simon Lewis - University of Leeds) (Source: Kingdom of Belgium - Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation | 4 years ago)

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