Disturbance event impact on aboveground carbon storage and vulnerability of large trees in old-growth coniferous forest stands in Latvia

Key Points

• Aboveground carbon storage is substantially affected by disturbance events in these forests, impacting ecosystem health.
• The analysis reveals that large trees show increased vulnerability to disturbances, such as storms and pest outbreaks.
• Observational analysis across several old-growth coniferous forest stands in Latvia identifies key vulnerabilities.
• The findings highlight the need for conservation strategies that address tree resilience in the face of climate change.