Forests, carbon and climate change: A synthesis of science findings

The Oregon Forest Resources Institute (OFRI) commissioned this book, a synthesis of science findings on the relationships between forests, atmospheric carbon and climate change. While there is not scientific consensus about all the causes and implications of global climate change and the role of human activities, there is agreement that the relationships between forests and carbon, carbon and climate, and climate and forests are important and need to be better understood. It is also clear that Oregon is a forest-rich state, poised with opportunities for forests, forestry and forest product enterprises to contribute toward maintaining a livable climate.