Global warming: Remarkable carbon sink found in southwest NZBARRY HARCOURT/FAIRFAX NZ The areas that seem to be responsible are those largely dominated by indigenous forests, such as this stand of Fiordland forest. A recent study of atmospheric carbon dioxide produced a surprise result. Dave Allen, Niwa This amount of carbon uptake from relatively undisturbed forest land is remarkable, said Dr Sara Mikaloff-Fletcher of Niwa. "Carbon uptake . But the "the areas that seem to be responsible are those largely dominated by indigenous forests".

Source: Stuff March 07, 2017 02:02 UTC