Report: Colorado forests are releasing more carbon than they capture each year

Colorado's forests store a massive amount of carbon, but dying trees—mostly due to insects and disease—have caused the state's forests to emit more carbon than they absorbed in recent years, according to a Colorado State Forest Service report.

Feb 12, 2025 - 05:41
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Report: Colorado forests are releasing more carbon than they capture each year
Colorado's forests store a massive amount of carbon, but dying trees—mostly due to insects and disease—have caused the state's forests to emit more carbon than they absorbed in recent years, according to a Colorado State Forest Service report.