For context, this would in theory allow about 1/3 historical cumulative emissions to be absorbed over a century or so. Which is a start, but nowhere near enough.

Also noteworthy: the bulk of forest-based carbon offsets have been fraudulent.

The paper is here

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    Agree with the carbon sink points. They’re also massively important anchors for other animals and promote biodiversity. Old growth oaks in North America for example