scholarly journals Estimating Carbon Sequestration Rates and Total Carbon Stockpile in Degraded and Non-Degraded Sites of Oak and Pine Forest of Kumaun Central Himalaya

2009 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
pp. 75-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. S. Jina ◽  
Pankaj Sah ◽  
M. D. Bhatt ◽  
Y. S. Rawat
Keyword(s):  
Global Warming ◽  
Carbon Sequestration ◽  
Total Carbon ◽  
Oak Forests ◽  
Carbon Trading ◽  
Central Himalaya ◽  
Forest Types ◽  
Community Forests ◽  
The People ◽  
Forest Sites

We calculated the rates at which CO2 is being sequestered in two different forest types of Himalaya. For our comparative study we took the degraded and non-degraded sites of pine and oak forests in Kumaun Central Himalaya. The Van Panchayats (VPs) or Community Forests are managing the nondegraded forest sites for centuries, and from this research we have come to know that the sequestration of CO2 in these non-degraded forests is significantly greater than the degraded forests. The paper recommends the significance of community forests in both Uttarakhand and the world, and advocates that if we want to fight against global warming, we must encourage the community forests and that the people living in severe poverty in these forest areas who become the unsung heroes in the war against global warming, must be paid in lieu of saving their forests, which ultimately become the sink for increased CO2 worldwide. This business or ‘carbon trading' will indeed evolve as the panacea against the war against global warming. Key words: Carbon sequestration, community forests, Van Panchayats, green house gases, global warming, carbon trading.   doi: 10.3126/eco.v15i0.1946 ECOPRINT 15: 75-81, 2008

scholarly journals Evaluation of Carbon Sequestration and Global Warming Potential of Wheat in Khorasan-Razavi province

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 330
Author(s):  
Surur Khorramdel ◽  
Javad Shabahang ◽  
Raheleh Ahmadzadeh Ghavidel ◽  
Abdollah Mollafilabi
Keyword(s):  
Global Warming ◽  
Carbon Sequestration ◽  
Global Warming Potential ◽  
Soil Bulk Density ◽  
Total Carbon ◽  
Nitrogen Fertilizers ◽  
Available Phosphorus ◽  
Carbon Sequestration Potential ◽  
Sequestration Potential ◽  
Conversion Coefficients

In order to determine soil characteristics and above-ground and below-ground carbon sequestration potential of wheat, a systematic random sampling method was employed to select 5 samples from 50 fields situated in Khorasan-Razavi Province, Iran during 2015. The experimental design was a completely randomized design with three replications. The ash method was used to determine the carbon sequestration conversion coefficients in spikes, stems, leaves and roots. Then, greenhouse gases (such as CO2, N2O and CH4) emission were calculated using emission coefficients. The average organic carbon, total nitrogen, available phosphorus, available potassium, soil bulk density, pH and electrical conductivity were found to be 0.98%, 0.02%, 27.07 ppm, 341.32 ppm, 1.37 g.cm-3, 7.81 and 1.42 dS.m-1, respectively. The maximum (52.0%) and minimum (31.99%) conversion coefficients were related to spikes (seeds included) and roots, respectively. In addition, the total carbon sequestration was 8.25 t.ha-1 so that the maximum (4.28 t.ha-1) and minimum (0.35 t.ha-1) values were found in stems and roots, respectively. The total global warming potential (GWP) of wheat was recorded as 2377.86 kg CO2 –equiv. per ton of seed. The first contributing factor was nitrogen fertilizers, accounting for 1331.30 kg CO2 –equiv. per ton of seed.

scholarly journals The Study of the Impact of Carbon Finance Effect on Carbon Emissions in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Region—Based on Logarithmic Mean Divisia Index Decomposition Analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 1465 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Li ◽  
Di Liu ◽  
Jian Hou ◽  
Dandan Xu ◽  
Wenbo Chao
Keyword(s):  
Global Warming ◽  
Carbon Emissions ◽  
Emission Reduction ◽  
Carbon Emission ◽  
Total Carbon ◽  
Carbon Trading ◽  
Logarithmic Mean ◽  
Carbon Emission Reduction ◽  
Carbon Finance ◽  
The Impact

The negative effects of global warming are becoming more and more serious. The fundamental way to prevent global warming is by reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Achieving this has become a key concern for all countries. The logarithmic mean divisia index model was constructed to decompose the total carbon emission increment. Carbon finance effect was divided into green credit effect and carbon trading effect to analyze the impact of carbon finance on carbon emissions. The results showed that the total carbon emission reduction value caused by green credit effect from 2010 to 2016 in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region was 66193.96 million tons, and the added value of carbon emission caused by carbon trading effect was 80266.68 million tons. There are regional differences in the effects of carbon finance on carbon emissions in these regions. It can be concluded that to a certain extent, green credit can reduce carbon emissions, and carbon trading can increase carbon emissions. Using the gradual expansion of carbon finance trading and market mechanism of carbon finance to solve the problem of carbon emission can improve the efficiency of carbon emission reduction.

scholarly journals Stand Structure, Productivity and Carbon Sequestration Potential of Oak Dominated Forests in Kumaun Himalaya

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 466-476
Author(s):  
Bijendra Lal ◽  
L.S. Lodhiyal
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Sequestration ◽  
Primary Productivity ◽  
Tree Species ◽  
Stand Structure ◽  
Basal Area ◽  
Forest Site ◽  
Forest Sites ◽  
Sequestration Potential ◽  
Oak Tree ◽  
Quercus Leucotrichophora

Present study deals with stand structure, biomass, productivity and carbon sequestration in oak dominated forests mixed with other broad leaved tree species. The sites of studied forests were located in Nainital region between 29058’ N lat. and 79028’ E long at 1500-2150 m elevation. Tree density of forests ranged from 980-1100 ind.ha-1. Of this, oak trees shared 69-97%. The basal area of trees was 31.81 to 63.93 m2 ha-1. R. arboreum and Q. floribunda shared maximum basal area 16.45 and 16.32 m2 ha-1, respectively in forest site-1 and 2 while Quercus leucotrichophora shared maximum (35.69 m2 ha-1) in site-3. The biomass and primary productivity of tree species ranged from 481-569 t ha-1 and 16.9-20.9 t ha-1yr-1, respectively. Of this, biomass and primary productivity of oak tree species accounted for 81 to 95 and 78 to 98%, respectively. Carbon stock and carbon sequestration ranged from 228 to 270 t ha-1 and 8.0 to 9.9 t ha-1yr-1, respectively. The share of oak tree species ranged from 81 to 94.7 and 79 to 97%, respectively. The diversity of tree species ranged from 0.03 to 0.16 in forest sites-1, 2 and 3. The diversity of oak species was 0.08-0.16 in all the forest sites. Thus it is concluded that among the oak tree species, Quercus floribunda and Quercus leucotrichophora were highly dominated in the studied forests. The climax form of oak dominated trees in the studied forest sites depicted slightly lower richness and diversity of tree species compared to the forests in the region and elsewhere. As far as dry matter and carbon of forests is concerned, these estimates are close to the earlier reports of forests in the region. Therefore, studied forests have the potential to increase the diversity, productivity and carbon sequestration of forest tree species by providing the adequate scientific conservation and management inputs.

scholarly journals Allometric equation of local bamboo for estimating carbon sequestration of bamboo riparian forest

2021 ◽  
Vol 905 (1) ◽  
pp. 012002
Author(s):  
C Prayogo ◽  
C Muthahar ◽  
R M Ishaq
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Carbon Sequestration ◽  
Riparian Forest ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Allometric Equation ◽  
Total Carbon ◽  
Destructive Sampling ◽  
Industrial Activities ◽  
Bamboo Stem ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract The cause of global warming is the increasing carbon concentration arising from industrial activities, burning of fossils, and land-use change. The purpose of this research was to find out the allometric equation to calculate the local bamboo biomass and then to be able to calculate how much carbon sequestration at bamboo riparian forest since this area was rarely being explored. The parameters observed were the height and diameter of the bamboo stem at 1.3 m height of 6 types of local bamboo using destructive sampling, along with the measurement of bamboo weight. The carbon content of the bamboo biomass, litter, and soil was measured to complement the estimation of total carbon sequestration. The results showed that the allometric equation for estimating local bamboo biomass is Y=0.6396 X1.6162 with R2=0.77, obtained from the relationship equations between dry weight and the diameter. Total carbon sequestration of this system ranged between 81 to 215 tons C ha−1.

scholarly journals Potensi Simpanan Karbon Pada Lamun Cymodocea serrulata Di Pantai Prawean, Jepara

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-26
Author(s):  
Tiara Nur Baeti Baeti ◽  
Retno Hartati Hartati ◽  
Ita Riniatsih Riniatsih
Keyword(s):  
Global Warming ◽  
Observation Time ◽  
Blue Carbon ◽  
Total Carbon ◽  
Anthropogenic Factors ◽  
Physical Factors ◽  
Carbon Deposits ◽  
Seagrass Ecosystems ◽  
Below Ground ◽  
Cymodocea Serrulata

Pemanasan global merupakan akibat dari peningkatan gas-gas rumah kaca (GRK), seperti halnya gas karbondioksida, metana, nitro dioksida, maupun gas alam lainnya. Ekosistem padang lamun di perairan Pantai Prawean, Kabupaten Jepara memiliki fungsi ekologis yang sangat penting sebagai penyangga ekosistem lain di perairan tersebut. Potensi padang lamun diantaraanya adalah sebagai penyimpan emisi karbon, sehingga mampu mencegah terjadinya pemanasan global (global warming) atau biasa disebut sebagai blue carbon. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menentukan potensi simpanan karbon pada lamun jenis Cymodocea serrulata di perairan Pantai Prawean, Kabupaten Jepara. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada bulan Desember 2018 dan Maret 2019 dengan metode pengukuran karbon pada lamun Loss of Ignition (LOI). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa biomassa terbesar terletak pada bagian Below Ground (akar dan rhizoma) dengan persentase di atas 50% pada kedua waktu pengamatan bila dibandingkan dengan jaringan lamun di atas substrat (daun). Rata-rata kandungan karbon tertinggi pada kedua waktu penelitain terletak pada bagian akar lamun dengan persentase nilai simpanan karbon mencapai 55 – 57%. Terjadi penurunan nilai simpanan karbon dalam dua kali pengambilan data, yakni pada bulan Desember 2018 total simpanan karbon pada lamun Cymodocea serrulata mencapai 6,77 ton sedangkan pada bulan Maret 2019 nilainya turun menjadi 5,38 ton. Penurunan total simpanan karbon pada lamun ini di duga diakibatkan oleh adanya perubahan faktor fisik perairan serta adanya faktor antropogenik di wilayah perairan tersebut.Global warming is a result of increasing greenhouse gases (GHG), such as carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous dioxide, and other natural gas. Seagrass ecosystems in the waters of Prawean Beach, Jepara Regency have very important ecological functions as a buffer for other ecosystems in these waters. The potential of seagrass bed is as a store of carbon emissions, so as to prevent global warming or commonly referred to as blue carbon. The purpose of this research is to determine the potention of carbon deposits in seagrass species of Cymodocea serrulata in the waters of Prawean Beach, Jepara Regency. This research was conducted in December 2018 and March 2019 with the method of carbon measurement in seagrass Loss of Ignition (LOI). The results showed that the largest biomass was located in the Below Ground (roots and rhizomes) with a percentage above 50% at both observation time when compared to seagrass tissue on the substrate (leaves). The highest average carbon content at both time of the survey was located in the seagrass root section with a percentage of the value of carbon deposits reaching 55 - 57%. There was a decrease in the value of carbon deposits in two data collection, namely in December 2018 the total carbon deposits in seagrass Cymodocea serrulata reached 6,77 tons while in March 2019 the value dropped to 5,38 tons. The decrease in total carbon deposits in seagrasses is thought to be caused by changes in physical factors of the waters and the presence of anthropogenic factors in these waters.

scholarly journals Simulated Variation Characteristics of Oceanic CO2 Uptake, Surface Temperature, and Acidification in Zhejiang Province, China

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kuo Wang ◽  
Han Zhang ◽  
Gao-Feng Fan ◽  
Zheng-Quan Li ◽  
Zhen-Yan Yu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Global Warming ◽  
Carbon Sequestration ◽  
Carbon Cycle ◽  
Surface Temperature ◽  
Ocean Acidification ◽  
Sea Surface ◽  
Co2 Uptake ◽  
Hydrogen Ion Concentration ◽  
Variation Characteristics ◽  
Oceanic Carbon

Since preindustrial times, atmospheric CO2 content increased continuously, leading to global warming through the greenhouse effect. Oceanic carbon sequestration mitigates global warming; on the other hand, oceanic CO2 uptake would reduce seawater pH, which is termed ocean acidification. We perform Earth system model simulations to assess oceanic CO2 uptake, surface temperature, and acidification for Zhejiang offshore, one of the most vulnerable areas to marine disasters. In the last 40 years, atmospheric CO2 concentration increased by 71 ppm, and sea surface temperature (SST) in Zhejiang offshore increased at a rate of 0.16°C/10a. Cumulative oceanic CO2 uptake in Zhejiang offshore is 0.3 Pg C, resulting in an increase of 20% in sea surface hydrogen ion concentration, and the acidification rate becomes faster in the last decade. During 2020–2040, under four RCP scenarios, SST in Zhejiang offshore increases by 0.3–0.5°C, whereas cumulative ocean carbon sequestration is 0.150–0.165 Pg C. Relative to RCP2.6, the decrease of surface pH in Zhejiang offshore is doubled under RCP8.5. Furthermore, simulated results show that the relationship between CO2 scenario and oceanic carbon cycle is nonlinear, which hints that deeper reduction of anthropogenic CO2 emission may be needed if we aim to mitigate ocean acidification in Zhejiang offshore under a higher CO2 concentration scenario. Our study quantifies the variation characteristics of oceanic climate and carbon cycle fields in Zhejiang offshore, and provides new insight into the responses of oceanic carbon cycle and the climate system to oceanic carbon sequestration.

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