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Introduction to Special Section on Greenhouse Gases and Carbon Sequestration in Agriculture and Forestry
Author(s) -
Rice Charles W.
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
journal of environmental quality
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.888
H-Index - 171
eISSN - 1537-2537
pISSN - 0047-2425
DOI - 10.2134/jeq2006.0001
Subject(s) - greenhouse gas , citation , library science , special section , section (typography) , virginia tech , state (computer science) , agriculture , agricultural science , forestry , political science , computer science , environmental science , engineering , history , geography , archaeology , engineering physics , operating system , algorithm , ecology , biology
GRICULTURAL cropland, forest, rangeland, wetlands, and urban ecosystems have significant potential to offset large amounts of greenhouse gases (GHGs) through improved land management and increased productivity. To fully realize this potential, we must un- derstand how to implement the proper management practices and technologies to mitigate carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrous oxide (N2O), and methane (CH4); con- duct appropriate national, regional, and local invento- ries of soil carbon levels; develop sound measurements and monitoring techniques; and apply the appropriate practices and technologies within economic constraints. Considerable research is currently ongoing in these areas and is the subject of this special section.