How Much Carbon Do the Soils of Papua New Guinea Forests Contain?

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Sam ◽  
P. Nimiago ◽  
T. Gaima ◽  
M. Gamung ◽  
L. Moripi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Content ◽  
Papua New Guinea ◽  
Forest Soils ◽  
Forest Biomass ◽  
New Guinea ◽  
Parent Material ◽  
Soil Survey ◽  
Total Carbon ◽  
Total Carbon Content ◽  
Complexing Capacity

Preliminary assessment of carbon in forest soils of Papua New Guinea (PNG) was done for 53 sites. Simple soil-landscape model was constructed to explain how soil carbon relates to landscape position and landform processes. Despite limitations of the soil survey, sufficient data have been obtained to indicate that the amount of carbon in forest soils surveyed so far is related primarily to their carbon-complexing capacity (CCC) which, in turn, depends on their geological parent material and parent rock. Soils were grouped into six categories based on their carbon content. The six categories ranged from very low 0–50 t/ha to extremely high 601–1,000 t/ha. Amalgamating the areas of mapped geological units on the basis of their likely CCC and their median carbon content has enabled the total carbon content of all forest soils in PNG to be estimated as 7,727 × 106 t. This figure is approximate and will be modified as more results are obtained and more sophisticated GIS-based landscape analysis is undertaken. The total carbon in forest biomass, as measured in this National Inventory and estimated for roots, is 4,006 × 106 t. Thus, the total carbon in PNG’s forests at present is estimated to be 11,733 × 106 t, with 66% stored in the soil and 34% in the biomass. The high proportion of ecosystem carbon held in the soil emphasises the importance of implementing soil conservation measures to maintain the total carbon resource in PNG’s forests.

scholarly journals FRACTIONATION OF THE HUMUS OF SOME CHERNOZEMIC SOILS OF SOUTHERN ALBERTA

1964 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 232-236 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. F. Dormaar
Keyword(s):  
Humic Acid ◽  
Carbon Content ◽  
Black Soil ◽  
Parent Material ◽  
Glacial Till ◽  
Total Carbon ◽  
Total Carbon Content ◽  
Parent Materials ◽  
Southern Alberta ◽  
Alcohol Benzene

Two orthic profiles, widely separated geographically, of each of four parent materials—lacustrine, alluvial–lacustrine, glacial till, and Aeolian—were selected at undisturbed sites within each of the Brown, Dark Brown, and Thin Black soil zones. Material from the Ah and Bm horizons was subjected to solvent extraction, and for each sample the total organic carbon of seven different fractions was determined.The efficiency of the procedure in extracting humus carbon decreased as the total carbon content of the soil increased. Total organic matter, the first humic acid fraction, and the combined total of the three humic acid fractions showed significant differences between soil zones. The only significant separation between all four parent materials was made by the alcohol-benzene fraction. Other parent material separations were possible only following the summation of data of several fractions, such as the three humic acid fractions or the two fulvic acid fractions. A simplification of the procedure in case of soils of one Order and a modification to overcome the impeding effect of increased carbon content are requisite.

The distribution of total carbon content in enstatite chondrites

1966 ◽  
Vol 1 (6) ◽  
pp. 376-378 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carleton B. Moore ◽  
Charles F. Lewis
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Content ◽  
Total Carbon ◽  
Total Carbon Content ◽  
Enstatite Chondrites

An estimate of above-ground carbon stock in tropical rainforest on Manus Island, Papua New Guinea

2015 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 307
Author(s):  
Arison Arihafa ◽  
Sebastian Dalgarno ◽  
Ezra Neale
Keyword(s):  
Papua New Guinea ◽  
Carbon Stock ◽  
Linear Models ◽  
Forest Type ◽  
Stock Assessment ◽  
New Guinea ◽  
Carbon Accounting ◽  
Total Carbon ◽  
Tropical Region ◽  
Emission Mitigation

Forest carbon emission mitigation schemes seek to protect tropical forest, combat effects of climate change, and offer potential cash and development opportunities. Reducing emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD+) projects based on a foundation of accurate carbon stock assessment provide such an opportunity for Papua New Guinea. The objective of this study was to quantify the carbon stock of the central forests of Manus Island, Papua New Guinea, and identify factors that underpin any observed variation within it. We employed the Winrock Standard Operating Procedures for Terrestrial Carbon Measurement for plots and associated measurements. In 75 variable-radius nested plots (total area = 14.4 ha), we assessed above-ground and total carbon stock of stems ≥5 cm diameter at breast height via general linear models in a model-selection framework. The top models described variation in average carbon stock at 95% lower and upper confidence interval in above-ground biomass solely in terms of forest type: primary hill forest 165.0 Mg C ha–1 (148.3–183.7, n = 48), primary plain forest 100.9 Mg C ha–1 (78.0–130.6, n = 10) and secondary hill forests 99.7 Mg C ha–1 (80.9–122.9, n = 17). To a lesser extent, above-ground carbon stock increased with slope and varied idiosyncratically by the nearest village. Our estimates are comparable with published studies for Papua New Guinea and the wider tropical region. These data should strengthen pre-existing knowledge and inform policies on carbon accounting for REDD+ projects in the region.

Topographic distribution of the soil total carbon content and sulfur deficiency for rice cultivation in a floodplain ecosystem of the Northern region of Ghana

2013 ◽  
Vol 152 ◽  
pp. 74-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasuhiro Tsujimoto ◽  
Yukiyo Yamamoto ◽  
Keiichi Hayashi ◽  
Alhassan I. Zakaria ◽  
Yahaya Inusah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Content ◽  
Northern Region ◽  
Rice Cultivation ◽  
Total Carbon ◽  
Sulfur Deficiency ◽  
Total Carbon Content ◽  
Topographic Distribution

Rapid determination of the total carbon content of titanium carbide

1972 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 509-511 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. A. Bibinov ◽  
G. T. Dzodziev ◽  
V. K. Vitryanyuk ◽  
V. D. Petrenko
Keyword(s):  
Titanium Carbide ◽  
Carbon Content ◽  
Rapid Determination ◽  
Total Carbon ◽  
Total Carbon Content

Relationships between trace element contents and other soil variables in some Papua New Guinea soils as shown by regression analysis

Soil Research ◽  
1970 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 133 ◽  
Author(s):  
P Bleeker ◽  
MP Austin
Keyword(s):  
Trace Element ◽  
Papua New Guinea ◽  
Copper Concentration ◽  
New Guinea ◽  
Parent Material ◽  
Soil Horizon ◽  
Soil Variables ◽  
Trace Element Contents ◽  
Element Contents ◽  
Texture Contrast

Multiple linear regression has been used to examine the relationships between total trace element contents and a number of other soil variables in horizons of six texture-contrast soils from Papua-New Guinea. The results indicate that the trace elements can be divided into three groups on the basis of both regression analyses and profile distribution: namely copper, zinc, and nickel; cobalt and manganese; and chromium. With the copper concentration in the soil as the dependent variable a regression equation having an index of determination (R2) of 0.89 was obtained containing as major independent variables copper concentration in the parent material and percentage clay of the soil horizon. Zinc and nickel showed a similar relationship to percentage clay as copper but the major variability of these elements remains unexplained. Manganese and cobalt were found to be mainly related to the presence of a fluctuating water table occurring in three of the six profiles (R2 = 0.59), while chromium was principally related to the percentages of the 50-75, 150-210, and 420-1200 � sand fractions (R2 = 0.84).

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN VOLUME TEGAKAN DENGAN KANDUNGAN BIOMASSA TERSIMPAN SKALA PLOT PADA AREAL AGROFORESTRY DUSUNG DI DUSUN TOISAPU KOTA AMBON

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-54
Author(s):  
Ivan Passal ◽  
Gun Mardiatmoko ◽  
Fransina Latumahina
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Content ◽  
Total Carbon ◽  
Total Biomass ◽  
Tree Biomass ◽  
Community Forest ◽  
Total Carbon Content ◽  
Stand Volume ◽  
Plot Area ◽  
Biomass Potential ◽  
The Relationship

 The study was carried out in the Dusung Community Forest (Agroforestry) area of ​​Toisapu Negeri Hutumuri Hamlet, South Leitimur Sub-District, Ambon City in August - October 2018 to determine the relationship between stand volume and stored biomass for scale plots in dusung agroforestry areas in Toisapu Hamlet. For this reason, it begins with an inventory of potential at seedling, sapling, pole and tree levels so that information and data on the actual potential of carbon content in the dusung system are obtained based on the value of the diversity of stand volume and biomass content. The results of the three measurement plots showed that the highest biomass was seen to be dominated by Durian, Pala and Langsat and Duku and Clove plants. Based on the calculation of the biomass value of the total carbon content in the three plots, it can be seen biomass potential for a total 400 m² plot area or 0.04 ha for the three plots with an area of ​​1,200 m² or 0.12 ha having a total biomass of 50,783.77 Kg / m² multiplied by the assumption of 0.5% of the total amount of tree biomass and poles so that the total carbon content stored in the three plots is 25,391.88 kg / m² or 2,539.19 tons / ha.

scholarly journals Simpanan Karbon pada Ekosistem Padang Lamun di Perairan Jepara

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-108
Author(s):  
Raka Pramulo Sophianto ◽  
Hadi Endrawati ◽  
Retno Hartati
Keyword(s):  
Community Structure ◽  
Carbon Content ◽  
Total Carbon ◽  
Seagrass Beds ◽  
Total Carbon Content ◽  
Seagrass Community ◽  
Seagrass Biomass ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Biology Laboratory ◽  
Descriptive Method

Padang lamun merupakan ekosistem yang kompleks dan produktif di ekosistem laut dan pesisir serta salah satu peran utama lamun adalah sebagai penyimpan karbon dengan karakteristik uniknya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui jenis-jenis lamun, mengetahui struktur komunitas lamun,  nilai biomassa dan nilai karbon lamun. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada bulan Oktober dan November 2017 di Teluk Awur dan Pantai Bendengan Jepara. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode deskriptif. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan pada dua tempat masing-masing lima stasiun. Sampel yang diambil adalah lamun, sedimen dan air laut yang ditemukan di lokasi penelitian yang kemudian di identifikasi serta dianalisis di Laboratorium Biologi, Departemen Ilmu Kelautan, dan analisis pengabuan lamun dilakukan pada di Laboratorium Geologi, Departemen Ilmu Kelautan, Fakultas Perikanan dan Ilmu Kelautan, Universitas Diponegoro. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan nilai total biomassa lamun yang didapat di kedua lokasi dari sampling pertama yaitu 982,77 gbk/m2 dan sampling kedua yaitu 923,91 gbk/m2. Total kandungan karbon pada sampling pertama berkisar antara 511,76 – 3662,26 gC/m2 dan total karbon pada sampling kedua berkisar antara 141,48 – 3344,2 gC/m2. Perbedaan hasil yang di dapat menunjukkan bahwa perbedaan iklim dapat berpengaruh terhadap hasil yang didapatkan. Seagrass beds are complex and productive ecosystems in marine and coastal ecosystems and one of the main roles of seagrasses is storing carbon with its unique characteristics. This study aims to determine the types of seagrasses, find out the seagrass community structure, biomass values and seagrass carbon values. This research was conducted in October and November 2017 in Teluk Awur and Bendengan Jepara Beach. The method used in this research is descriptive method. Sampling was carried out at two places each of five stations. Samples taken were seagrass, sediments and seawater found at the study site which were then identified and analyzed in the Biology Laboratory, Department of Marine Sciences, and analysis of desertion carried out at the Geology Laboratory, Department of Marine Sciences, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, Diponegoro University. The results of this study indicate the total value of seagrass biomass obtained in both locations from the first test was 982.77 gbk/m2 and the second test was 923.91 gbk/m2. The total carbon content in the first sampling ranged from 511.76 - 3662.26 gC/m2 and the total carbon in the second sampling ranged from 141.48-3344.2 gC/m2. The difference in results can show that climate differences can affect the results obtained.

scholarly journals High molecular weight humic-like substances in carboneous aerosol of Ulaanbaatar city

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (45) ◽  
pp. 5-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shurkhuu Tserenpil ◽  
Xing Jung Fan ◽  
Atindra Sapkota ◽  
Enkhmaa Chinzorig ◽  
Jian Zhong Song ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Carbon Content ◽  
High Molecular Weight ◽  
Solid Phase ◽  
Extraction Methods ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Total Carbon ◽  
Total Carbon Content ◽  
Different Seasons ◽  
Soluble Organic Fraction

Total carbon content of the atmospheric suspended particulate matters consisted of as high as 89-93% organic carbon (OC) in Ulaanbaatar aerosol without showing seasonal variation. However, limited aerosol measurements have been conducted on these OC rich aerosols particularly for high molecular weight constituents. In order to address the gap above, abundance of high molecular weight humic-like substances (HULIS) in total suspended particulates (TSP) from Ulaanbaatar atmospheric aerosol were determined for the first time. HULIS molecular structure was characterised for different seasons using carbon content and UV absorbance measurements coupled with solid phase extraction methods. Although, HULIS contributions to water soluble organic fraction of the winter and summer aerosols were similar HULIS carbon concentration was higher in winter samples (9-37 mg·L-1) than in summer (2-6 mg·L-1). Consequently quantity of aromatic moieties and degree of aromaticity varied between seasons.

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