Carbon sink and source function of Eastern Himalayan forests: implications of change in climate and biotic variables

Devi, N. Bijayalaxmi; Lepcha, Nima Tshering

doi:10.1007/s10661-023-11460-x

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“…Escalating global climate change has prompted the entire world to shoulder the collective responsibility of mitigating and adapting to the situation [1]. Among the various measures aimed at mitigating climate change, carbon sequestration has garnered substantial attention [2].…”

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Study on Forest and Grassland Ecological Space Structure in Eyu Mining Area and Potential Alternatives for Enhancing Carbon Sequestration

Wang

Yue

et al. 2023

Forests

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Optimizing the connectivity-carbon sequestration coupling coordination of forest and grassland ecological spaces (F&GES) is a crucial measure to enhance carbon sequestration effectively in mining areas. However, the prevailing strategies for optimizing F&GES often overlook the connectivity-carbon sequestration coupling coordination of the network. Therefore, this study aimed to propose a novel restoration plan to improve the connectivity-carbon sequestration coupling coordination of existing networks. Taking a typical mining area in northwestern China (Eyu County) as an example, we extracted the existing F&GES based on remote sensing ecological indicators and ecological risk assessments. Subsequently, we optimized the network using the connectivity-carbon sequestration coupling coordination degree (CSCCD) model from the perspective of connectivity-carbon sequestration coupling coordination, proposed potential alternative optimization schemes, and evaluated the optimization effects. The results showed that the range of Eyu County’s F&GES structure had been determined. Ecological source sites with better carbon sequestration effects were primarily distributed in the central and northeastern parts of Eyu County. After optimization, the network added 26 ecological patches, and the added area reached 641.57 km2. Furthermore, the connectivity robustness, edge restoration robustness, and node restoration robustness of the optimized network were significantly improved, and the carbon sequestration effect of the forest and grassland ecological space was increased by 6.78%. The contribution rate of ecological source sites was 97.66%, and that of ecological corridors was 2.34%. The CSCCD model proposed in this study can effectively improve the carbon sequestration effect in mining areas, promote carbon neutrality, and save network optimization time while improving efficiency. This restoration strategy is also applicable to forest and grassland ecosystem management and optimization of ecological spaces in other mining areas, which has positive implications for promoting ecological civilization construction and sustainable development.

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Study on Forest and Grassland Ecological Space Structure in Eyu Mining Area and Potential Alternatives for Enhancing Carbon Sequestration

Wang

Yue

et al. 2023

Forests

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“…Since 2 June 2022, newly built photovoltaic power stations have been scattered across the ecological protection forest belt, achieving zero carbon emissions across the road, and the Tarim Desert Highway has become the first zero-carbon desert highway in China. At present, most studies on carbon sequestration using vegetation focus on highly productive ecosystems such as forests (mainly trees) [26,27], grasslands, wetlands and farmland, while relatively few studies have centered on carbon sequestration in desert shrublands [28,29]. In particular, there is less research on the capacity and value of carbon sequestration and oxygen release of artificial shelterbelts in desert areas.…”

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Evaluating the Stand Structure, Carbon Sequestration, Oxygen Release Function, and Carbon Sink Value of Three Artificial Shrubs alongside the Tarim Desert Highway

Li,

Zayiti,

2023

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Currently, the ecological problems caused by the greenhouse effect are growing more serious, and implementing carbon sequestration methods is an effective way to address them. Arid and semi-arid desert areas have tremendous potential as carbon sinks, and artificial forests in these areas play an important role in absorbing and sequestering carbon dioxide. This study selected three main species of artificial protective trees along the Tarim Desert Highway—Haloxylon ammodendron (C.A.Mey.) Bunge, Calligonum mongolicum Turcz. and Tamarix chinensis Lour.—and evaluated them for their carbon sequestration, oxygen release capacity, and economic benefits using Pn (net photosynthetic rate) and biomass methods. The results showed that the average daily Pn value and carbon sequestration and oxygen release per unit leaf area of T. chinensis were significantly higher than those of H. ammodendron and C. mongolicum (p < 0.05). The total carbon storage of the three shelterbelts was 15.41 × 104 t, and the carbon storage of H. ammodendron was significantly higher than that of C. mongolicum and T. chinensis (p < 0.05). According to the net photosynthetic rate method, the annual carbon sequestration and oxygen release of the shelter forest is 6.13 × 104 t a−1, and the transaction price is CNY 13.73 million a−1. The total amount of carbon sequestration and oxygen release of the shelter forest obtained via the biomass method is 97.61 × 104 t, and the transaction price is CNY 218.77 million. This study conducted research on the carbon sequestration capacity of protective forests along the Tarim Desert Highway located in an extremely arid region. It highlights the significant contribution of these protective forests in terms of carbon storage, playing a crucial role in promoting ecological restoration and sustainable development in arid areas. Additionally, this study provides a scientific basis for estimating carbon storage and promoting the sustainable management of artificial forests in arid desert regions.

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The Role of Synthetic Seeds in Germplasm Conservation of Forest Tree Species

Tailor,

Joshi

2024

Biotechnological Approaches for Sustaining Forest Trees and Their Products

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Carbon sink and source function of Eastern Himalayan forests: implications of change in climate and biotic variables

Cited by 7 publications

References 107 publications

Study on Forest and Grassland Ecological Space Structure in Eyu Mining Area and Potential Alternatives for Enhancing Carbon Sequestration

Study on Forest and Grassland Ecological Space Structure in Eyu Mining Area and Potential Alternatives for Enhancing Carbon Sequestration

Evaluating the Stand Structure, Carbon Sequestration, Oxygen Release Function, and Carbon Sink Value of Three Artificial Shrubs alongside the Tarim Desert Highway

The Role of Synthetic Seeds in Germplasm Conservation of Forest Tree Species

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