Estimation of carbon stock in Bimbia Bonadikombo coastal community forest, south west region, Cameroon: an implication for climate change mitigation

Forests are known to play an important role in regulating the global climate. Nowadays, especially in developing countries wide spread deforestation and forest degradation is continuing unknowingly ad deliberately. This study was conducted to estimate carbon stock in undisturbed research section (Dikolo Penisula) of Bimbia Bonadikombo Community Forest (BBCF). Three transects were created in the research plot and fifteen plots of 10m x10m were laid systematically along each transects, and five sub plots of 1m x1m quadrats were laid within 10m x10m i.e. at the four corners and middle. Trees data (DBH≥2.5cm and Height) were measured in the 10x10m plots. Soil, litter herbs and grass data were collected in the 1x1 m plots. The litters, herbs and grass (LHG) were weighed on the field and evenly mixed and dried at 650C, to determine dry biomass and percentage of carbon. Soil samples were collected at 30cm depth (between 0-10, 10-20, 20-30 cm depths) and density cups was used to determine bulk density and percentage (%) of organic carbon concentration. Allometric equations was use to obtain trees biomass and carbon stock. The results revealed that the total carbon stock was 38.61 t·ha-1. The Soil organic carbon (SOC) was 33.9 t·ha-1 that is 87.8%, while the forest trees stored 2.91 t·ha-1 that is 7.5% of the total carbon. LHGs biomass contributed only1.82t·ha-1 of carbon that is 4.7% of the total carbon stock. The result shows that BBCF is a reservoir of high carbon. To enhance sustainability of the forest potentiality, the carbon sequestration should be integrated with reduced emission from deforestation and degradation (REDD+) and clean development mechanism (CDM) carbon trading system of the Kyoto Protocol to get monetary benefit of CO2 mitigation.

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Carbon storage along altitudes in agrisilviculture system- Case study of Devprayag Block, Tehri District, Uttarakhand, India

International Journal of Current Research in Biosciences and Plant Biology ◽

10.20546/ijcrbp.2020.709.004 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (9) ◽

pp. 29-38

Author(s):

K.K. Vikrant ◽

D.S. Chauhan ◽

R.H. Rizvi

Keyword(s):

Climate Change ◽

Organic Carbon ◽

Soil Organic Carbon ◽

Carbon Storage ◽

Carbon Stock ◽

Total Carbon ◽

Total Biomass ◽

Biomass Carbon ◽

Total Carbon Stock ◽

Crop Biomass

Climate change is one of the impending problems that have affected the productivity of agroecosystems which calls for urgent action. Carbon sequestration through agroforestry along altitude in mountainous regions is one of the options to contribute to global climate change mitigation. Three altitudes viz. lower (286-1200m), middle (1200-2000m), and upper (2000-2800m) have been selected in Tehri district. Ten Quadrates (10m × 10 m) were randomly selected from each altitude in agrisilviculture system. At every sampling point, one composite soil sample was taken at 30 cm soil depth for soil organic carbon analysis. For the purpose of woody biomass, Non destructive method and for crop biomass assessment destructive method was employed. Finally, aboveground biomass (AGB), belowground biomass carbon (BGB), Total tree Biomass (TTB), Crop biomass (CB), Total Biomass (TB), Total biomass carbon (TBC), soil organic carbon (SOC), and total carbon stock (TC) status were estimated and variables were compared using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA).The result indicated that AGB, BGB, TTB, CB , TB, TBC, SOC, and TC varied significantly (p < 0.05) across the altitudes. Results showed that total carbon stock followed the order upper altitude Ëƒ middle altitudes Ëƒ lower altitude. The upper altitude (2000-2800 m) AGB, BGB,TTB, TBC,SOC, and TC stock was estimated as 2.11 Mg ha-1 , 0.52 Mg ha-1, 2.63 Mg ha-1, 2.633 Mg ha-1, 1.18 Mg ha-1 , 26.53 Mg ha-1, 38.48 Mg ha-1 respectively, and significantly higher than the other altitudes. It was concluded that agrisilviculture system hold a high potential for carbon storage at temperate zones. Quercus lucotrichophora, Grewia oppositifolia and Melia azadirach contributed maximum carbon storage which may greatly contribute to the climate resilient green economy strategy and their conservation should be promoted.

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Study on Carbon Stock of Leasehold Forests of Katakuti VDC, Dolakha District

The Initiation ◽

10.3126/init.v5i0.10255 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 5 ◽

pp. 63-67

Author(s):

Tshering Dolma Lama ◽

Ram Asheshwar Mandal

Keyword(s):

Organic Carbon ◽

Soil Organic Carbon ◽

Leaf Litter ◽

Random Sampling ◽

Carbon Stock ◽

Carbon Stocks ◽

Soil Samples ◽

Total Carbon ◽

Different Depths ◽

Total Carbon Stock

A study was carried on ten leasehold forests of Katakuti VDC, Dolakha district to estimate the carbon stock. Random sampling was used to collect the biophysical data of trees/ poles, sapling, root and leaf litter, herb and grass. Then, the biomass was calculated using the respective equation and the calculated biomass stock was converted into carbon stock multiplying with 0.47. Similarly, the soil samples were collectewd from different depths of 0-10 cm, 10-20 cm and 20-30 cm to determine the soil organic carbon. Lastly, all analyzed data were compiled to get total carbon stocks. The result showed that the estimated total carbon stock per ha was found to be highest in Srijana leasehold forest with 125.493 t C/ha. The estimated total carbon stock of 10 leasehold forest was found to be 1439.033 tons. Here, Leasehold forests have been an emerging and successful example in conserving forests in epal. So, it is recommended to extend such studies in other parts of Nepal. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/init.v5i0.10255 The Initiation 2013 Vol.5; 63-67

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Variation in carbon stock in litterfall, fine root and soil in Sal (Shorea robusta Gaertn.) forests of eastern Nepal

Our Nature ◽

10.3126/on.v16i1.22124 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

pp. 68-73 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Krishna Prasad Bhattarai ◽

Tej Narayan Mandal

Keyword(s):

Carbon Dioxide ◽

Organic Carbon ◽

Carbon Stock ◽

Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide ◽

Fine Root ◽

Soil Depth ◽

Global Climate ◽

Fine Root Biomass ◽

Organic Carbon Concentration ◽

Sal Forest

Global climate change is a major problem generated by increasing concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Forests and their soils are major sink of carbon and thus constitute an effective role in the global carbon cycle. Present study was conducted to quantify and compare the amount of carbon stock in litterfall, fine root and soil between Tarai Sal forest and Hill Sal forest of eastern Nepal. Carbon stock in litter and fine root was estimated by ash content method and in soil by multiplying the value of soil organic carbon, bulk density and soil depth. Carbon stock in litterfall was higher (3.94 Mg ha-1) in TSF than HSF (3.26 Mg ha-1) and in fine root (0-5 mm size) in 0-30 cm soil depth it was higher in HSF (2.76 Mg ha-1) than TSF (2.19 Mg ha-1). In soil (0-30 cm depth) the value was higher in HSF (58.23 Mg ha-1) than TSF (50.81Mg ha-1). Tarai Sal forest accumulated higher carbon stock in the litterfall and lower in fine root than Hill Sal forest which was mainly attributed to the amount of litterfall and fine root biomass rather than organic carbon concentration. In Tarai Sal forest the carbon stock in soil was relatively low than Hill Sal forest that may be due to the higher net uptake and mineralization of carbon in the situation of higher growth rate of plant. These outcomes verified that the forest plays important role for mitigation of global warming by storing the atmospheric carbon dioxide in plant parts and the soil. So, it concludes that conserving the considerable quantity of carbon in forests is inevitable for proper forest management.

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Estimasi Karbon Tersimpan Pada Hutan Rakyat Di Pekon Kelungu Kabupaten Tanggamus

Jurnal Sylva Lestari ◽

10.23960/jsl15128-138 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 128

Author(s):

Liana Ristiara ◽

Rudi Hilmanto ◽

Duryat Duryat

Keyword(s):

Carbon Stock ◽

Forest Degradation ◽

Agroforestry System ◽

Allometric Equation ◽

Total Carbon ◽

Community Forest ◽

Dead Tree ◽

Tree Component ◽

Important Value Index ◽

The Village

The increasing rates of forest degradation and deforestation has been decreasing carbonstocks of forest. Pekon kelungu is one of the village that developing the community forestusing agroforestry system that is also has a function as a carbon stock. The research wasconducted to determine the dominant vegetation and to predict the amount of above groundcarbon stock at the community forest in Pekon Kelungu. The Important Value Index (IVI) wascalculated to measure plants domination. Allometric equation was used to measure carbonstored for living and dead tree, volume formulas for necromass and Biomass ExpansionFactor formula for litter and seedlings. Durian, cacao and campaca is the dominat tree poleand seedling, respectively. The total carbon of above ground biomass of community forest inPekon Kelungu is amounted to 101,61 ton/ha. Carbon stored on tree component is amountedto 99,92 ton/ha, necromass is amounted to 0,81 ton/ha, litter is amounted to 0,87 ton/ha andseedling is amounted to 0,02 ton/ha.Keyword : carbon stock,community forest, IVI,

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Potensi Biofisik Hutan Kemasyarakatan Nanggala

Jurnal Hutan dan Masyarakat ◽

10.24259/jhm.v0i0.4109 ◽

2018 ◽

pp. 145

Author(s):

Andi Vika Faradiba ◽

Syamsuddin Millang ◽

Syamsu Rijal

Keyword(s):

Carbon Stock ◽

Diversity Index ◽

Forest Area ◽

Total Carbon ◽

Community Forest ◽

Species Diversity Index ◽

Farmer Groups ◽

Important Value Index ◽

Common Plant ◽

Total Carbon Stock

This study aims to analyze the biophysical potential of Nanggala Community Forest Area by inventorying vegetation types at each growth stage, calculating carbon stock, Important Value Index (IVI), and analyzing the species diversity index, and the types of NTFPs utilized. This research was conducted by taking observation plots and recording plant species and measuring tree diameter, as well as interviews with community forest farmer groups. The results showed that pine type is the most common plant in the growth category of trees, while in the growth category of piles, stakes, and seedlings are dominated by coffee. The total carbon stock of Nanggala community forest area averaged 100,93 ton per ha, the highest IVI value was 78,93% in pine type for tree growth category and 67,85% in coffee for pile growth category. The value of H 'in the community forest area in the Saddang watershed is categorized as being at all levels of growth. The NTFP’s potential spread in the location of the research object consists of honey, sugar palm, and bamboo.

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Effects of grazing intensity on organic carbon stock characteristics in Stipa breviflora desert steppe vegetation soil systems

The Rangeland Journal ◽

10.1071/rj16007 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 39 (2) ◽

pp. 169 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Heyun Wang ◽

Zhi Dong ◽

Jianying Guo ◽

Hongli Li ◽

Jinrong Li ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Organic Carbon ◽

Soil Organic Carbon ◽

Aboveground Biomass ◽

Carbon Stock ◽

Belowground Biomass ◽

Total Carbon ◽

Desert Steppe ◽

Light Fraction Organic Carbon ◽

Grazing Intensities ◽

Organic Carbon Stock

Grassland ecosystems, an important component of the terrestrial environment, play an essential role in the global carbon cycle and balance. We considered four different grazing intensities on a Stipa breviflora desert steppe: heavy grazing (HG), moderate grazing (MG), light grazing (LG), and an area fenced to exclude livestock grazing as the Control (CK). The analyses of the aboveground biomass, litter, belowground biomass, soil organic carbon and soil light fraction organic carbon were utilised to study the organic carbon stock characteristics in the S. breviflora desert steppe under different grazing intensities. This is important to reveal the mechanisms of grazing impact on carbon processes in the desert steppe, and can provide a theoretical basis for conservation and utilisation of grassland resources. Results showed that the carbon stock was 11.98–44.51 g m–2 in aboveground biomass, 10.43–36.12 g m–2 in plant litters, and 502.30–804.31 g m–2 in belowground biomass (0–40 cm). It was significantly higher in CK than in MG and HG. The carbon stock at 0–40-cm soil depth was 7817.43–9694.16 g m–2, and it was significantly higher in LG than in CK and HG. The total carbon stock in the vegetation-soil system was 8342.14–10494.80 g m–2 under different grazing intensities, with the largest value in LG, followed by MG, CK, and HG. About 90.54–93.71% of the total carbon in grassland ecosystem was reserved in soil. The LG and MG intensities were beneficial to the accumulation of soil organic carbon stock. The soil light fraction organic carbon stock was 484.20–654.62 g m–2 and was the highest under LG intensity. The LG and MG intensities were beneficial for soil nutrient accumulation in the desert steppe.

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The use of radiocarbon <sup>14</sup>C to constrain carbon dynamics in the soil module of the land surface model ORCHIDEE (SVN r5165)

10.5194/gmd-2018-102 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Marwa Tifafi ◽

Marta Camino-Serrano ◽

Christine Hatté ◽

Hector Morras ◽

Lucas Moretti ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Organic Carbon ◽

Soil Organic Carbon ◽

Soil Carbon ◽

Land Surface ◽

Carbon Stock ◽

Land Surface Model ◽

Carbon Dynamics ◽

Total Carbon ◽

Soil Parameters ◽

Surface Model

Abstract. Despite the importance of soil as a large component of the terrestrial ecosystems, the soil compartments are not well represented in the Land Surface Models (LSMs). Indeed, soils in current LSMs are generally represented based on a very simplified schema that can induce a misrepresentation of the deep dynamics of soil carbon. Here, we present a new version of the IPSL-Land Surface Model called ORCHIDEE-SOM, incorporating the 14C dynamic in the soil. ORCHIDEE-SOM, first, simulates soil carbon dynamics for different layers, down to 2 m depth. Second, concentration of dissolved organic carbon (DOC) and its transport are modeled. Finally, soil organic carbon (SOC) decomposition is considered taking into account the priming effect. After implementing the 14C in the soil module of the model, we evaluated model outputs against observations of soil organic carbon and 14C activity (F14C) for different sites with different characteristics. The model managed to reproduce the soil organic carbon stocks and the F14C along the vertical profiles. However, an overestimation of the total carbon stock was noted, but was mostly marked on the surface. Then, thanks to the introduction of 14C, it has been possible to highlight an underestimation of the age of carbon in the soil. Thereafter, two different tests on this new version have been established. The first was to increase carbon residence time of the passive pool and decrease the flux from the slow pool to the passive pool. The second was to establish an equation of diffusion, initially constant throughout the profile, making it vary exponentially as a function of depth. The first modifications did not improve the capacity of the model to reproduce observations whereas the second test showed a decrease of the soil carbon stock overestimation, especially at the surface and an improvement of the estimates of the carbon age. This assumes that we should focus more on vertical variation of soil parameters as a function of depth, mainly for diffusion, in order to upgrade the representation of global carbon cycle in LSMs, thereby helping to improve predictions of the future response of soil organic carbon to global warming.

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Keanekaragaman Jenis Tumbuhan Dan Simpanan Karbon Pada Berbagai Tipe Penggunaan Lahan Di Kabupaten Pesisir Barat Provinsi Lampung

Journal of Tropical Silviculture ◽

10.29244/j-siltrop.9.3.167-174 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 9 (3) ◽

pp. 167-174

Author(s):

Dian Ariyanti ◽

Nurheni Wijayanto ◽

Iwan Hilwan

Keyword(s):

Land Use ◽

Plant Species ◽

National Park ◽

Carbon Stock ◽

Carbon Accumulation ◽

Total Carbon ◽

Above Ground Biomass ◽

Vegetation Analysis ◽

Coffee Plantation ◽

Total Carbon Stock

Vegetation is one factor that can decrease carbon accumulation in the atmosphere. The diversity of plant species in each land use has different abilities to absorb carbon in the atmosphere. This research was conducted in Pesisir Barat Regency of Lampung Province on 4 (four) types of land use, namely: (1) natural forest in Balai Kencana Resort, Bukit Barisan National Park (2) oil palm plantation in Pekon Marang, (3) coffee plantation in Pekon Suka Mulya, and (4) agroforestry of repong damar in Pekon Pahmungan. This reserach aims to analyze the diversity of plant species and to calculate the potential of plant carbon stock and carbon sequestration (above ground biomass) using alometric equations in various types of land use in Pesisir Barat Regency. The research method was vegetation analysis to learn about the diversity of plant species and calculation of carbon stock using alometric equations. The results showed that the composition of plant species in Bukit Barisan NP found 83 plant species belonging to 37 families, in the palm plantation found 9 plant species belonging to 8 families, in the coffee garden found 17 plant species belonging to 11 families, and in agroforestry of repong damar found 73 plant species belonging to 33 families. The total carbon stock potential was 376.16 ton/ha and carbon sequestrated. 1 257.20 ton/ha with the highest carbon uptake available at repong damar agroforestry site of 901.11 ton/ha.Keywords: aboveground biomass, carbon, diversity, pesisir barat regency

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Integrated Nutrient Management for Rice Yield, Soil Fertility, and Carbon Sequestration

Plants ◽

10.3390/plants11010138 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 138

Author(s):

Tahmina Akter Urmi ◽

Md. Mizanur Rahman ◽

Md. Moshiul Islam ◽

Md. Ariful Islam ◽

Nilufar Akhtar Jahan ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Organic Carbon ◽

Soil Fertility ◽

Carbon Stock ◽

Nutrient Management ◽

Rice Yield ◽

Poultry Manure ◽

Total Carbon ◽

Integrated Nutrient Management ◽

Inorganic Fertilizers ◽

Organic And Inorganic Fertilizers

Reliance on inorganic fertilizers with less or no use of organic fertilizers has impaired the productivity of soils worldwide. Therefore, the present study was conducted to quantify the effects of integrated nutrient management on rice yield, nutrient use efficiency, soil fertility, and carbon (C) sequestration in cultivated land. The experiment was designed with seven treatments comprising of a zero input control, recommended inorganic fertilizers (RD), poultry manure (PM) (5 t ha−1) + 50% RD, PM (2.5 t ha−1) + 75% RD, vermicompost (VC) (5 t ha−1) + 50% RD, VC (2.5 t ha−1) + 75% RD, and farmers’ practice (FP) with three replications that were laid out in a randomized complete block design. The highest grain yield (6.16–6.27 t ha−1) was attained when VC and PM were applied at the rate of 2.5 t ha−1 along with 75% RD. Uptake of nutrients and their subsequent use efficiencies appeared higher and satisfactory from the combined application of organic and inorganic fertilizers. The addition of organic fertilizer significantly influenced the organic carbon, total carbon, total nitrogen, ammonium nitrogen, nitrate nitrogen, soil pH, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, calcium, and magnesium contents in post-harvest soil, which indicated enhancement of soil fertility. The maximum value of the organic carbon stock (18.70 t ha−1), total carbon stock (20.81 t ha−1), and organic carbon sequestration (1.75 t ha−1) was observed in poultry manure at the rate of 5 t ha−1 with 50% RD. The soil bulk density decreased slightly more than that of the control, which indicated the improvement of the physical properties of soil using organic manures. Therefore, regular nourishment of soil with organic and inorganic fertilizers might help rejuvenate the soils and ensure agricultural sustainability.

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Impacts of vinasse and methods of sugarcane harvesting on the availability of K and carbon stock of an Argisol

Revista CERES ◽

10.1590/0034-737x201663010013 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 63 (1) ◽

pp. 95-102 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Claudinei Alberto Cardin ◽

Carlos Henrique dos Santos ◽

Marcos Antonio Escarmínio

Keyword(s):

Organic Matter ◽

Organic Carbon ◽

Carbon Stock ◽

Organic Matter Content ◽

Matter Content ◽

Total Carbon ◽

Native Forest ◽

Mean Values ◽

Tropical Regions ◽

Soil Carbon Stock

ABSTRACT Soils of tropical regions are more weathered and in need of conservation managements to maintain and improve the quality of its components. The objective of this study was to evaluate the availability of K, the organic matter content and the stock of total carbon of an Argisol after vinasse application and manual and mechanized harvesting of burnt and raw sugarcane, in western São Paulo.The data collection was done in the 2012/2013 harvest, in a bioenergy company in Presidente Prudente/SP. The research was arranged out following a split-plot scheme in a 5x5 factorial design, characterized by four management systems: without vinasse application and harvest without burning; with vinasse application and harvest without burning; with vinasse application and harvest after burning; without vinasse application and harvest after burning; plus native forest, and five soil sampling depths (0-10 10-20, 20-30, 30-40, 40-50 cm), with four replications. In each treatment, the K content in the soil and accumulated in the remaining dry biomass in the area, the levels of organic matter, organic carbon and soil carbon stock were determined. The mean values were compared by Tukey test. The vinasse application associated with the harvest without burning increased the K content in soil layers up to 40 cm deep. The managements without vinasse application and manual harvest after burning, and without vinasse application with mechanical harvesting without burning did not increase the levels of organic matter, organic carbon and stock of total soil organic carbon, while the vinasse application and harvest after burning and without burning increased the levels of these attributes in the depth of 0-10 cm.

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