Enescu et al. (2026): Oak Forests as Long-Term Carbon Sinks: Carbon Sequestration Dynamics and Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Change Mitigation, Conservation, and Forest-Based Carbon Management

Cristian Mihai Enescu, Mircea Mihalache, Leonard Ilie, Lucian Dinca, Irina Sfeclă, Adrian Ioan Timofte and Gabriel Murariu, IN: Forests, https://doi.org/10.3390/f17070776

Oak species (Quercus spp.) represent one of the most widespread and ecologically important groups of woody plants in the Northern Hemisphere, forming dominant forest ecosystems across temperate, Mediterranean, subtropical, and montane regions. Due to their longevity, high wood density, extensive root systems, and large biomass, oaks play a significant role in terrestrial carbon cycling and long-term carbon storage. However, a comprehensive synthesis of the contribution of oak forests to carbon sequestration remains limited. This review integrates a systematic bibliometric assessment with a qualitative synthesis of the peer-reviewed literature to evaluate the role of oak species and oak-dominated forests in carbon sequestration and climate change mitigation.

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