Carbon Storage Potential of Silvopastoral Systems of Colombia

Nine Latin American countries plan to use silvopastoral practices—incorporating trees into grazing lands—to mitigate climate change. However, the cumulative potential of scaling up silvopastoral systems at national levels is not well quantified. Here, we combined previously published tree cover data based on 250 m resolution MODIS satellite remote sensing imagery for 2000–2017 with ecofloristic zone carbon stock estimates to calculate historical and potential future tree biomass carbon storage in Colombian grasslands. Between 2000 and 2017, tree cover across all Colombian grasslands increased from 15% to 18%, with total biomass carbon (TBC) stocks increasing from 0.41 to 0.48 Pg. The range in 2017 carbon stock values in grasslands based on ecofloristic zones (5 to 122 Mg ha−1) suggests a potential for further increase. Increasing all carbon stocks to the current median and 75th percentile levels for the respective eco-floristic zone would increase TBC stocks by about 0.06 and 0.15 Pg, respectively. Incorporated into national C accounting, such Tier 2 estimates can set realistic targets for silvopastoral systems in nationally determined contributions (NDCs) and nationally appropriate mitigation actions (NAMAs) implementation plans in Colombia and other Latin American countries with similar contexts.

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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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Estimation on the Change of Above-Ground Carbon Stock in Arboretum University of Lampung

Jurnal Sylva Lestari ◽

10.23960/jsl2651-59 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 51

Author(s):

Kristian Gomos Banjarnahor ◽

Agus Setiawan ◽

Arief Darmawan

Keyword(s):

Carbon Stock ◽

The Body ◽

Total Carbon ◽

Biomass Estimation ◽

Total Biomass ◽

Biomass Carbon ◽

Process Plants ◽

Carbon Dioxide Co2 ◽

Non Destructive ◽

Earth Temperature

Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a greenhouse gas that could increase earth temperature. Through the photosynthesis process, plants absorb CO2 then convert it into carbohydrates, then sequester it in the body of plants. The purpose of the study is to estimate the changes in the carbon stock at the Arboretum University of Lampung. The methods used were stock difference by counting the carbon changes or difference between carbon stored in 2010 and 2016. While the stand biomass estimation measured by trees general allometric equations with non-destructive sampling. The results showed that the total carbon was 46% of the total biomass. Carbon stock in 2016 were about 226.75 ton/ha, showing an increase of 59.72% or 84.78 ton/ha compared to in 2010’s. The increase was due to additional growth of 804 trees as a result of plantation activity and natural regeneration. Keywords: Arboretum, biomass, carbon, necromass, University of Lampung.

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Forest biomass carbon pool dynamics in Tibet Autonomous Region of China: Inventory data 1999-2019

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0250073 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (5) ◽

pp. e0250073

Author(s):

Liu Shu-Qin ◽

Bian Zhen ◽

Xia Chao-Zong ◽

Bilal Ahmad ◽

Zhang Ming ◽

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Keyword(s):

Carbon Storage ◽

Forest Biomass ◽

Forest Area ◽

Total Biomass ◽

Biomass Carbon ◽

Inventory Data ◽

Autonomous Region ◽

Pinus Densata ◽

Tibet Autonomous Region ◽

Picea Asperata

According to the forest resources inventory data for different periods and the latest estimation parameters of forest carbon reserves in China, the carbon reserves and carbon density of forest biomass in the Tibet Autonomous Region from 1999 to 2019 were estimated using the IPCC international carbon reserves estimation model. The results showed that, during the past 20 years, the forest area, forest stock, and biomass carbon storage in Tibet have been steadily increasing, with an average annual increase of 1.85×104 hm2, 0.033×107 m3, and 0.22×107 t, respectively. Influenced by geographical conditions and the natural environment, the forest area and biomass carbon storage gradually increased from the northwest to the southeast, particularly in Linzhi and Changdu, where there are many primitive forests, which serve as important carbon sinks in Tibet. In terms of the composition of tree species, coniferous forests are dominant in Tibet, particularly those containing Abies fabri, Picea asperata, and Pinus densata, which comprise approximately 45% of the total forest area in Tibet. The ecological location of Tibet has resulted in the area being dominated by shelter forest, comprising 68.76% of the total area, 64.72% of the total forest stock, and 66.34% of the total biomass carbon reserves. The biomass carbon storage was observed to first increase and then decrease with increasing forest age, which is primarily caused by tree growth characteristics. In over-mature forests, trees’ photosynthesis decreases along with their accumulation of organic matter, and the trees can die. In addition, this study also observed that the proportion of mature and over-mature forest in Tibet is excessively large, which is not conducive to the sustainable development of forestry in the region. This problem should be addressed in future management and utilization activities.

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Organic carbon storage in the biomass and soils of hedgerows

10.5194/egusphere-egu2020-13323 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Sophie Drexler ◽

Axel Don

Keyword(s):

Organic Carbon ◽

Carbon Storage ◽

Carbon Stock ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Agricultural Landscapes ◽

Soil Protection ◽

Biomass Carbon ◽

Above Ground Biomass ◽

Ground Biomass ◽

Below Ground

The establishment of hedgerows as traditional form of agroforestry in Europe is a promising strategy to promote carbon sinks in the context of climate change mitigation. However, only few studies quantified the potential of hedgerows to sequester and store carbon. We therefore conducted a meta-analysis to gain a quantitative overview about the carbon storage in the above- and below-ground biomass and soils of hedgerows.Soil organic carbon (SOC) data of hedgerows and adjacent agricultural fields of nine studies with 83 hedgerow sites was compiled. On average, the establishment of hedgerows on cropland increased SOC by 32%. No significant differences were found between the SOC storage of hedgerows and that of grassland. The literature survey on the biomass carbon stocks of hedgerows resulted in 23 sampled hedgerows, which were supplemented by own biomass data of 49 hedgerows from northern Germany. Biomass stocks increased with time since last coppicing and hedgerow height. The mean (&#177; SD) above-ground biomass carbon stock of the analysed hedgerows was 48 &#177; 29 Mg C ha-1. Below-ground biomass values seemed mostly underestimated, as they were calculated from above-ground biomass via fixed assumed root:shoot ratios not specific for hedgerows. Only one study reported measured root biomass under hedgerows with a root:shoot ratio of 0.94:1 &#177; 0.084. With this shoot:root ratio an average below-ground biomass carbon stock of 45 &#177; 28 Mg C ha-1 was estimated, but with high uncertainty.Thus, the establishment of hedgerows on cropland could lead to a SOC sequestration of 1.0 Mg C ha-1 year-1 over a 20-year period. Additionally, up to 9.4 Mg C ha-1 year-1 could be sequestered in the hedgerow biomass over a 10 year period. In total, hedgerows store 106 &#177; 41 Mg C ha-1 more C than croplands. Our results indicate that organic carbon stored in hedgerows is similar high as in forests. We discuss how the establishment of hedgerows, especially on cropland, can thus be an effective option for C sequestration in agricultural landscapes, meanwhile enhance biodiversity, and soil protection.

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Biomass Carbon Content in Schima- Castanopsis Forest of Midhills of Nepal: A Case Study from Jaisikuna Community Forest, Kaski

International Journal of Environment ◽

10.3126/ije.v6i4.18911 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (4) ◽

pp. 72-83

Author(s):

Sushma Tripathi ◽

Chandra Bahadur Thapa ◽

Amrit Sharma ◽

Ganesh Paudel

Keyword(s):

Carbon Content ◽

Leaf Litter ◽

Carbon Stock ◽

Total Biomass ◽

Biomass Carbon ◽

Community Forest ◽

Community Forests ◽

Carbon Biomass ◽

Below Ground

Community forests of Nepal’s midhills have high potentiality to sequester carbon. This paper tries to analyze the biomass carbon stock in Schima-Castanopsis forest of Jaisikuna community forests of Kaski district, Nepal. Forest area was divided into two blocks and 18 sample plots (9 in each block) which were laid randomly. Diameter at Breast Height (DBH) and height of trees (DBH≥5cm) were measured using the DBH tape and clinometer. Leaf litter, herbs, grasses and seedlings were collected from 1*1m2 plot and fresh weight was taken. For calculating carbon biomass is multiplied by default value 0.47. The AGTB carbon content of Chilaune, Katus and other species were found 19.56 t/ha, 18.66 t/ha and 3.59 t/ha respectively. The AGTB of Chilaune dominated, Katus dominated and whole forest was found 43.78 t/ha, 39.83 t/ha and 41.81 t/ha respectively. Carbon content at leaf litter, herbs, grasses and seedlings was found 2.73 t/ha. Below ground biomass carbon at whole forest was found 6.27 t/ha. Total biomass and carbon of the forest was found 108.09 t/ha and 50.80 t/ha respectively. Difference in biomass and carbon content at Chilaune dominated block and Katus dominated block was found insignificant. This study record very low biomass carbon content than average of Nepal's forest but this variation in carbon stock is not necessarily due to dominant species present in the forest. Carbon estimation at forest of different elevation, aspect and location are recommended for further research. International Journal of EnvironmentVolume-6, Issue-4, Sep-Nov 2017, page: 72-84

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ASSESSMENT OF TREE BIOMASS CARBON STOCK OF A SUBTROPICAL SCRUB FOREST, SOAN VALLEY PAKISTAN

Applied Ecology and Environmental Research ◽

10.15666/aeer/1802_22312245 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 18 (2) ◽

pp. 2231-2245

Author(s):

G.Z. GHAFOOR ◽

F. SHARIF ◽

A.U. KHAN ◽

L. SHAHZAD ◽

M.U. HAYYAT

Keyword(s):

Carbon Stock ◽

Biomass Carbon ◽

Tree Biomass ◽

Scrub Forest ◽

Tree Biomass Carbon

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Woody Plant Species Diversity and Carbon Stocks Potential of Homegarden Agroforestry in Ephratana Gidimdistrict, Central Ethiopia.

10.21203/rs.3.rs-1169232/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Mesafint Minale ◽

Menale Wondie

Keyword(s):

Carbon Sequestration ◽

Species Diversity ◽

Carbon Storage ◽

Carbon Stock ◽

Basal Area ◽

Woody Species ◽

Management Plan ◽

Agroforestry Systems ◽

Biomass Carbon ◽

Land Size

Abstract BackgroundTropical agroforestry systems can contribute incredible benefit for carbon sequestration and plant diversity. This system is one of the common practices in the Central part of Ethiopia. This is because of source of the multifunctional ecosystem services, such as food, feed, biodiversity conservation and carbon storage potential. MethodologyThis study was carried out to assess the influence of land size on floristic diversity, richness and biomass carbon stock. The homegardens were classified into small (<0.06 ha), medium (0.06–0.1 ha) and large (>0.1 ha). Biomass of the homegarden was computed using allometric equations.ResultsA total of 39 woody species, belonging to 24 families were recorded in all the study homegardens. Tree density 625.8 tree ha-1 and basal area 17.3 m2ha-1 were highest for small-size HGs. However, large homegarden had more species richness (Margalef Index) per garden (12.4) compared to medium and small size homegarden. Mean biomass carbon ranged from 9 to 89.3 ton ha-1. Mean biomass carbon stock per unit area was higher in small homegarden (49.3 ton ha-1) compared to medium (38.4 ton ha-1) and large (35 ton ha-1). ConclusionsThis result implies that homegarden can serve as both for carbon sequestration and conservation of woody species diversity. However, a specific homegarden management plan is necessary to improve the carbon storage and species diversification to the respective area. The results provide a catalyst the implication of the future potential of homegarden management in carbon storage thereby for climate change adaptation and mitigation purpose.

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Rapid Sequestration of Ecosystem Carbon in 30-year Reforestation with Mixed Species in Dry Hot Valley of the Jinsha River

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph16111937 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 16 (11) ◽

pp. 1937

Author(s):

Zhilian Gong ◽

Ya Tang ◽

Wenlai Xu ◽

Zishen Mou

Keyword(s):

Carbon Sequestration ◽

Carbon Storage ◽

Total Biomass ◽

Biomass Carbon ◽

Mixed Species ◽

Deep Soil ◽

Jinsha River ◽

Ecosystem Carbon ◽

Mixed Plantations ◽

Mixed Plantation

Reforestation plays an important role in the carbon cycle and climate change. However, knowledge of ecosystem carbon sequestration through reforestation with mixed species is limited. Especially in dry hot valley of the Jinsha River, no studies cover total ecosystem carbon sequestration level in mature mixed plantations for a limited area of mixed plantations and difficulty in the sampling of plant roots and deep soil. In this study, carbon sequestration of seven mixed plantations of different ages in dry hot valley of the Jinsha River was investigated with analogous sites method. The results are as follows: 1) Deep soil organic carbon (SOC) storage significantly increased with stand age (p = 0.025), possibly due to fine root exudates and dissolved organic carbon transportation into deep soil and retention. 2) Total biomass carbon storage in the 30-year-old mixed plantation was 77.78 t C ha−1, 54 times reference wasteland and 9 times reference natural recovery shrub-grassland. However, total biomass carbon storage of 30-year-old mixed plantation was insignificantly lower than that of reference natural forest (p = 0.429). After 30 years of reforestation, plantation biomass carbon storage recovered to reference level, and its sequestration rate was 2.54 t C ha−1 yr−1. 3) The total ecosystem carbon storage of 30-year-old mixed plantation was 185.50 t C ha−1, 2.38 times reference wasteland, 2.29 times reference natural recovery shrub grassland, and 29% lower than reference natural forest. It indicated that niche complementary, good stand structure, and characteristics of dominant species Leucaena leucocephala in mixed plantations facilitate more rapid carbon sequestration, especially biomass carbon in the dry hot valley.

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Short Rotation Wood Crops in Latin American: A Review on Status and Potential Uses as Biofuel

Energies ◽

10.3390/en12040705 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 12 (4) ◽

pp. 705 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Róger Moya ◽

Carolina Tenorio ◽

Gloria Oporto

Keyword(s):

Latin America ◽

Latin American ◽

Total Biomass ◽

Important Species ◽

Climate Conditions ◽

Short Rotation Woody Crops ◽

Short Rotation ◽

Harvesting Systems ◽

Biomass Yields ◽

Latin American Countries

Studies related to biomass production, with a focus on energy uses for short-rotation woody crops (SRWCs), are limited in Latin America. The research that is available relates to a variety of tested SRWC species (50 species), however, the most important species are Populus, Salix, Eucalyptus, Acacia, and Gmelina arborea. In the existing studies, stocking densities varied from 1111 to 20,000 trees per hectare, with square or rectangular spacing. One important advantage of SRWC systems in this region, compared to most regions worldwide, is the predictability of biomass yields due to the tropical climate conditions of the majority of the Latin American countries. Rotations of three and four years can be projected to produce total biomass yields of 30–50 tons/ha, with increments of 10–20 tons/ha/yr. Fertilization is performed in SRWC with the aim of preventing soil degradation and maintaining further production. In regards to possible uses of biofuel generated from SRWC in Latin America, an inconvenience is that there are neither well-established harvesting systems nor conventional pre-treatments to process the biomass. Processes that are available in the region that use biomass from SRWC for energy production are gasification and pellet production. Other potential biofuel processes, such as torrefaction and biochemical conversion, are limited in this area.

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