Carbon stock

• The absolute carbon stock of forest biomass has remained almost constant over the past decade.<br />• At 269 tonnes of carbon per hectare, Swiss forests have the highest relative carbon stock in Europe. The carbon stock is around 119 tonnes per hectare in living trees and around 150 tonnes per hectare in deadwood, the organic layer and soil.<br />• Forests and wood use will continue to play a role in tackling climate change, but this will require resilient and climate-adapted forests.