Fig. 4: LULC classes converted to planted forests in China from 1990 to 2020.
From: Carbon storage through China’s planted forest expansion
a Flow pattern of conversion of main LULC types into planted forests across different periods. b Spatial distribution of LULC types converted to planted forests from 1990 to 2020. c Area and proportion of LULC types converted to planted forests in different periods. CL cropland, SH shrubland, GL grassland, NF natural forests, BA barren, WA water, IM impervious, SI snow and ice.
