Fig. 4: Possible improvements of the achievable potential of abandoned cropland. | Nature Communications

Fig. 4: Possible improvements of the achievable potential of abandoned cropland.

From: The neglected role of abandoned cropland in supporting both food security and climate change mitigation

Fig. 4

Possible approaches to improve achievable food production potential and climate change mitigation potential or to free up land for reforestation (or recultivation) while still achieving the original food production outcomes (or climate change mitigation outcomes). The error bars indicate the mean ± standard deviation of the additional potential obtained from the freed-up abandoned cropland. Results are based on “maximizing food production” scenario and “maximizing climate change mitigation” scenario, with all suitable abandoned cropland used. Attainable yields are the 30-year mean of 2010–2040 under RCP4.5 condition (Supplementary Text 3). PA: protected areas defined by UNEP and IUCN.

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