The effects of vegetation type on ecosystem carbon storage and distribution in subtropical plantations

Establishing plantation forests significantly increases the carbon (C) storage of terrestrial ecosystems. However, how vegetation types affect ecosystem C sequestration capacity is not completely clear. Here, a slash pine (SPP), Schima superba (SSP), and Masson (MPP), which have been planted for 30 years, were selected in subtropical China. The distribution patterns plant, litter, soil investigated calculated. density was 17.7, 21.6, 15.3 kg m –2 SPP, SSP, MPP, respectively. Ecosystem stocks mainly contributed by tree aboveground (39.9–46.0%) (41.6–44.2%). SSP higher than that SPP significant differences found among three plantations both underground densities. 27.4 53.4% Meanwhile, root MPP lower while SSP. In understory layer, had highest density, followed there difference plantations. no Our results show but forest ecosystems establishing broad-leaved has subtropics. This study provides theoretical basis us to choose appropriate management measures.