Carbon Sequestration Potential of Silvopastoral and Other Land Use Systems in the Chilean Patagonia

Dubé, Francis; Thevathasan, Naresh V.; Zagal, Erick; Gordon, Andrew; Stolpe, Neal B.; Espinosa, Miguel

doi:10.1007/978-94-007-1630-8_6

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“…Despite being mentioned as one of the main degradation processes in Southern Patagonia (Vött and Endlicher 2001), the conditions and rates of wind erosion in this region have not been studied extensively. Semi-arid steppes of this zone are prone to wind erosion, due to the soil remaining dry for periods during intense spring and summer winds (Gualterio 2006;Dube et al 2011). Human mismanagement of soils has either initiated or accelerated this degradation process in vast areas of Eastern and Western Patagonia (Gut 2008).…”

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confidence: 99%

Human-Induced Soil Degradation in Chile

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Section: Wind Erosionmentioning

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Human-Induced Soil Degradation in Chile

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“…Owing to the synergy between climate-change adaptation and mitigation strategies in the livestock sector that is derived from silvopastoralism (Dube et al 2011;Stavi and Lal 2013), this approach has recently gained prominence as a climate-resilient livestock production system , although usually only theoretically (Dagang and Nair 2003). Currently, silvopastoralism is practised over about 450 million ha globally.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Contrary to the view that indigenous people in developing counties are passive victims of climate change and other hazards, continuous exposure to these problems has prompted them to develop locally effective adaptation strategies (Dube et al 2011;Hoa et al 2014). Adaptations to climate change in the developing world rely on past experience in dealing with climate-related risks (Adger et al 2003).…”

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Silvopastoral system based onFicus thonningii: an adaptation to climate change in northern Ethiopia

Balehegn

Eik

Tesfay³

2014

African Journal of Range & Forage Science

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This study in northern Ethiopia investigated local people's perception of climate change and the role of indigenous silvopastoralism in adaptation to that change. Two hundred and forty respondents participated in a questionnaire survey and group discussions. Local communities perceive climate change in terms of biophysical and socioeconomic indicators. In selecting, evaluating and comparing fodder trees for a climate-resilient silvopastoral system, local farmers used 20 criteria of varying importance and belonging to three categories: animal-based, plant-based and multipurpose. In terms of suitability for climate-resilient silvopastoral system, Ficus thonningii was ranked first among the top 10 species of trees with a composite score of 8.7 out of 10, followed by Cordia africana, Eucalyptus cameldulensis and Rhus natalensis. Locally developed protocols for propagation and use of F. thonningii have enabled establishment of a climate-resilient, sustainable silvopastoral system. As this practice combines climate change mitigation and adaptation, silvopastoral practices using locally adaptable species are recommended.

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“…For instance, they not only permit reclaiming degraded lands through effi cient control of erosion, but also afford the protection of waterways and improvement of water quality; they can contribute to increase CO 2 sequestration (Dube et al 2011 ); they may generate aesthetical landscapes; and they can preserve and increase the amount of wildlife. The following sections describe the principal silvopastoral systems that have been established in the temperate zone of Chile, excluding arid, semi-arid and Patagonian regions.…”

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“…Forest degradation due to deforestation, grazing and erosion implies that the damaged tree stands and underlying soils will sequester less carbon, resulting in an increase of net CO 2 emissions to the atmosphere (Dube et al 2011 ). Given the absence of studies on sustainable silvopastoral systems in "Roble" forests having differ-ent amounts of canopy closure that are used in conjunction with improved pastures under different light conditions, there is an urgent need to investigate the effect of pastures and grazing on the natural and artifi cial regeneration of "Robles" and "Raulíes" forests of south-central Chile.…”

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Silvopastoral Systems in Temperate Zones of Chile

Dubé

Sotomayor²,

Loewe³

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Advances in Agroforestry

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In Chile, indigenous forests (mostly Nothofagus sp. and Acacia caven ) and plantations of fast-growing exotic species cover 13.5 and 2.4 million ha, respectively. The latter consists principally of Pinus radiata and Eucalyptus sp., but also include cherry ( Prunus avium ), poplar ( Populus sp.), and walnut ( Juglans regia ). The main silvopastoral systems that have been established in the temperate zone of the country, excluding arid, semiarid and Patagonian regions, are in: (1) an old Nothofagus forest in the foothills of the Andes, (2) a second-growth "Roble" ( Nothofagus obliqua ) forests of the Andes, with the objectives of rejuvenating the overmature forests, and evaluating the quantity and quality of pasture that is sown under different tree coverages. The Pinus radiata -based silvopastoral systems are the most common system adopted by smallscale agroforestry producers in the Mediterranean Chile in diverse environments from semiarid to humid zones. Furthermore, because of the expanding markets for pine nuts and timber of several hardwood species, several experimental trials were established in the past 20 years between the Valparaiso and Los Lagos regions, including exotic species such as cherry, walnut, poplar and stone pine ( Pinus pinea ). Through regular income from the sale of diverse woody and non-woody forest products, these innovative silvopastoral

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Carbon Sequestration Potential of Silvopastoral and Other Land Use Systems in the Chilean Patagonia

Cited by 36 publications

References 27 publications

Human-Induced Soil Degradation in Chile

Human-Induced Soil Degradation in Chile

Silvopastoral system based onFicus thonningii: an adaptation to climate change in northern Ethiopia

Silvopastoral Systems in Temperate Zones of Chile

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