Extended Data Fig. 2: L-VOD-based AGC changes for each loss and gain process.
From: Global patterns and drivers of tropical aboveground carbon changes
AGC gross losses comprise three parts, including fire emissions, deforestation and forest degradation through non-fire means. Fire emissions, encompassing both forest and non-forest areas, were estimated utilizing the van Wees fire emission product29. Non-fire deforestation and forest degradation were quantified using the Tropical Moist Forests (TMF) dataset. AGC residuals were determined by subtracting AGC losses from AGC net changes. These residuals comprise AGC changes originating from old forests and non-fire shrub/savannah loss that are not detected by TMF, and vegetation regrowth/gain, with vegetation regrowth/gain emerging as the predominant part. Consequently, the AGC residuals were deemed a proxy for AGC gross gains.
