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Scientia Silvae Sinicae ›› 2025, Vol. 61 ›› Issue (12): 24-33.doi: 10.11707/j.1001-7488.LYKX20250408

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Simulated Carbon Dynamics of Pinus massoniana Plantation Ecosystems under Different Harvesting Scenarios Using the CBM-CFS3 Model

Sufeng Zhu1,Mengmeng Gou1,2,Haiping Zhao1,Changfu Liu1,2,*(),Zunji Jian1,2,Jianhua Zhu1,2,Wenfa Xiao1,2   

  1. 1. Key Laboratory of Forest Ecology and Environment of National Forestry and Grassland Administration Ecology and Nature Conservation Institute, Chinese Academy of Forestry Beijing 100091
    2. Three Gorges Reservoir Forest Ecosystem Observation and Research Station, Zigui, Hubei Province Zigui 443600
  • Received:2025-06-24 Revised:2025-09-12 Online:2025-12-25 Published:2026-01-08
  • Contact: Changfu Liu E-mail:liucf898@163.com

Abstract:

Objective: This study aims to clarify the dynamics of carbon pool changes and carbon balance responses of plantations under harvesting disturbances, so as to provide guidance for scientific management of the dual enhancement of timber production and carbon sink functions of plantations. Method: Pinus massoniana plantations in subtropical China were taken as the object. The CBM-CFS3 model improved by parameter localization was used to simulate differences in carbon pool components and future carbon sink dynamics over the next 41 years under four harvesting intensities (0%, 10%, 25% and 40%). Result: The Richards equation provided a good fit for various types of P. massoniana plantations (R2≥0.57, MAE≤15.54 m3?hm?2, RMSE≤17.50 m3?hm?2), and was able to effectively characterize stand growth patterns of P. massoniana across the region. In 2018, the average ecosystem carbon density was 122.97 Mg?hm?2, with contributions from vegetation layer (34.79 Mg?hm?2), dead organic matter (32.00 Mg?hm?2), and soil (56.18 Mg?hm?2). Within the vegetation carbon pool, the order of carbon density was stem > root > branch > foliage. Under management scenarios with a harvesting cycle of 15-year, the maximum carbon density and the maximum sequestration rate achieved by P. massoniana plantations between 2019 and 2060 were as the follow: 10% harvesting intensity > no harvesting > 25% harvesting intensity > 40% harvesting intensity. Specifically, under the 15-year harvesting cycle with 10% harvesting intensity scenario, the maximum carbon density reached 194.73 Mg?hm?2, and a maximum sequestration rate reached 2.30 Mg?hm?2a?1. By 2060, the total carbon stock of P. massoniana plantations in China could reach 494.17 Tg, including 217.94 Tg in biomass. Conclusion: The CBM-CFS3 model improved by parameter localization can effectively simulate distributions of carbon pools and dynamics of carbon density in P. massoniana plantations. Under the scenario of 10% harvesting intensity, P. massoniana plantations have the greatest carbon sequestration potential, balancing timber production with carbon sink function. It is recommended to adopt moderate harvesting intensity and cycle in plantation management to promote the rapid renewal of aging stands, thereby ensuring high timber yield while enhancing carbon sequestration capacity.

Key words: CBM-CFS3 model, Pinus massoniana plantations, harvesting management, ecosystem, carbon sink

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