*2.8.4 Reduced greenhouse gases sequestration*

The loss of carbon-sequestering plants on our world might be slowed or stopped with sustainable management, lowering greenhouse gas emissions caused by deforestation. Trees and vegetation are excellent at storing carbon dioxide, but they can rarely develop on degraded terrain. Additionally, soils themselves can function as CO2 sinks. According to Aberdeen University Professor Peter Smith, the planet can store almost 5% of man-made greenhouse gases per year [40].
