Table 1: Summary of issues in Moroni et al. [1] addressed in this letter.

Issue Clarification and adjustment provided Insufficient context to display C flux science Description of the state-of-the-science, including types of C stocks and fluxes needed to address the knowledge gaps in commercial forestry, applicable to [global] climate change science. Earlier work contested and disputed Logic and explanation to show context, validity and significance of earlier work. Redefinition of CCC Validity of the existing definition of CCC, its relevance to appropriately addressing the knowledge gap, and why their redefinition is inappropriate. Methods and Results sections Explanation of data standards and methods necessary for scientific reproducibility in this field, to promote more useful reporting and more usability of data. Discussion and Conclusions sections Ecological context allowing interpretation the C dynamics. Explanation of how their results do not support some of their discussion and conclusions. Additional realisations CCC and C deficit calculated [from their data] to meet the stated aim and for climate relevance. Quantified validation of contested earlier work.