Boreal Forest are the second largest forest ecosystems. Forest fires contribute to global emissions of climate-relevant Biogenic Volatile Organic Compounds (BVOCs). Forest fires drastically change the emission pattern of plant-emitted BVOCs. They are one of the prime sources of secondary organic aerosols which substantially contribute to air quality and climate. Proposed study will examine BVOC production and their re-establishment time after forest fire. In BoreVOC we will develop measurement system to quantify above-and below-ground emission of forest tree in field condition. The project generates novel ideas and methodologies for sustainable forest management after forest fire. Finally, Understanding BVOC emissions after forest fire will aid in developing strategies to mitigate climate change impacts by predicting future BVOC contributions to atmospheric chemistry.

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