Can selective logging help the Congo Basin store more carbon?
PolicyThursday, July 2, 2026Mongabay

Can selective logging help the Congo Basin store more carbon?

A newly published study suggests that selective logging in the Congo Basin could enhance the region's capacity to store carbon, potentially improving its role as a critical carbon sink. Given the rainforests' significance in climate change mitigation, implementing sustainable logging practices could be a crucial strategy for policymakers looking to balance economic development with conservation efforts.

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