CO2, to air, below ground biomass stock change, land use change
Carbon dioxide emissions to air, from below ground biomass stock change, caused by land use change (e.g., a change from forest land to cropland). Stock changes caused by changes in Site management should be recorded separately by using the term [CO2, to air, below ground biomass stock change, management change](/term/co2ToAirBelowGroundBiomassStockChangeManagementChange). Below ground biomass is defined as terrestrial live roots 2 mm in size or greater.
Also known as: Carbon dioxide; Land use change; Deforestation
- Term type: Emission
- Units: kg CO2
- CAS Number: 124-38-9
References
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