Ecosystem Land-Use Modelling & Soil C Flux Trial (ELUM) - Updated Meta-analysis Database & Report for 2012/2013

Abstract:

This report (deliverable D1.6) is an extension from December 2011 out to December 2013 of deliverable D1.5 (ELUM literature review). The aim of the literature review was to assess the state of the current literature with respect to the effects of land-use change (LUC) to bioenergy crops on greenhouse gas emissions and soil processes. A systematic reviewing and meta-analytical approach has been used, specifically focussing on total soil carbon, soil organic carbon and greenhouse gas emissions. This work identified where published data for UK-relevant LUC is adequate, and more importantly, where there are significant gaps or weaknesses in the literature. The findings from this updated analysis are generally in agreement with the original ELUM literature review, deliverable D1.5.For further more detailed information please see the published paper at the following URL.http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/gcbb.12347/full

Author(s):

Harris, Z.M. and Taylor, G.