Forest Carbon Stocks in Woody Plants of Mount Zequalla Monastery and It’s Variation along Altitudinal Gradient: Implication of Managing Forests for Climate Change Mitigation

Girma, Adane; Soromessa, Teshome; Bekele, Tesefaye

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“…However, it was found to be above one-fold of the reported value of Sub-Saharan Africa above ground biomass carbon (321.29 t ha -1 ). According to the total carbon, the current study result was relatively greater than that of some of the reported carbon stock studies of Ethiopian forests; Mount Zequalla forest (Girma et al, 2014) and Humbo forest (Chinasho et al, 2015) (Table 7). However, the present result is smaller to that of Egdu forest (Yohannes et al, 2015) and Tara Gedam forest (Gedefaw, 2015) ( Table 7).…”

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confidence: 79%

“…Estimating of Litter, Herbs and Grass Biomass: The litter layer includes dead leaves, twigs, dead grasses, and small branches, fragments of organic material and dead wood with a diameter of less than 10 cm (Girma et al, 2014). Biomass carbon stock was estimated from sub-samples taken in the field.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Similarly, below ground biomass carbon stock in the studied area followed the same manner since it was a direct factor of above ground biomass (Brown, 2002). Bazezew et al,2014) 278.03 41.76 1.06 186.4 507.29 Danaba CF (Bazezew et al, 2015) 278.03 41.76 1.06 186.4 507.29 Egdu forest (Yohannes et al, 2015) 278.08 55.62 3.47 277.6 614.72 Humbo forest (Chinasho et al, 2015) 30.77 14.46 12.55 168.2 225.98 MauntZequalla forest (Girma et al, 2014) 273.2 47.6 6.5 57.6 348.8 Tara Gedam forest (Gedefaw, 2015) 306.66 61.52 0.9 274.3 643.11 Shawo forest (current study) 321.29 64.1 1.69 127.4 514.68 AGBC and BGBC-above ground and below ground biomass carbon stock; TCS-total carbon stock; LHDsBC-litter, herbs and grasses biomass carbon; CF-community forest…”

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Carbon Sequestration Potential of Traditionally Managed Forest: Contributions to Climate Change Mitigation, Ethiopia

2019

Aust. J. Basic & Appl. Sci.

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Natural forests can sequester huge amount of carbon thereby contributing towards climate change mitigation efforts. The purpose of the study was to estimate the carbon sequestration potentials of traditionally managed Shawo sacred forest so that its role in climate change mitigation could be recognized and valorized. Both primary and secondary sources were used to achieve the objectives. The analysis of this study was carried out using both qualitative and quantitative techniques. Descriptive research design was employed. Systematic sampling method was used to collect data of biomass along transect lines having systematically established plots of different carbon pools. Results revealed the presence of 16 plant species in Shawo forest. The average Diameter Breast Height (DBH) and Height (H) value of the plants was 9.21 cm and 10.43 m, respectively. The total mean carbon density was 514.52 t/ha (1888.31 CO2 equivalents). Of the total carbon pools, plants share was 385.39 t/ha (1414.39 CO2 equivalents). Litter, herbs and grasses (LHGs) account 1.69 t/ha (6.21 CO2 equivalents). The soil organic carbon (SOC) up to 30 cm depth was 127.44 t/ha (467.60 CO2 equivalents). The overall forest area of the study site has sequestered an estimated amount of 66,887.6 tons of carbon (245,254.53 CO2 equivalents). In conclusion, the community surrounding Shawo forest has unique traditional forest conservation practices. Hence, carbon finance programs that recognize and valorize the community climate change mitigation efforts need to be considered.

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Carbon Sequestration Potential of Traditionally Managed Forest: Contributions to Climate Change Mitigation, Ethiopia

2019

Aust. J. Basic & Appl. Sci.

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“…Sekele-Mariam forest is one of the dry Afromontane forest in West Gojjam Zone North-Western Ethiopia and its carbon stock potential is not studied yet. Altitude is one of the key environmental factor that had significant impact on carbon pools (aboveground, belowground, litter and soil) [15].…”

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Carbon Stock Estimation Along Altitudinal Gradient in Sekele-Mariam Dry Evergreen Montane Forest, North-Western Ethiopia

Mekonnen¹

2019

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This study was conducted to estimate carbon stock along altitudinal gradient of Sekele-Mariam dry Afromontane forest, NorthWestern Ethiopia. A systematic random sampling was employed to collect tree/shrub diameter and height, litter and soil data. A total of 60 plots with 50m*50m size each with nested plot (1m*1m) size for litter and soil were laid on the transect line. Diameter at breast height (DBH) of trees/shrubs with DBH ≥ 5cm and height were measured. Carbon stock was estimated using allometric equation and soil organic carbon was analyzed in the laboratory following Walkley Black method. The result of this study revealed that Sekele-Mariam forest had stored a total of 185.71 ton carbon/ha within its aboveground, belowground, litter biomasses and soil. The higher carbon stock in all carbon pools was found at the higher altitudinal range (2395-2460 m a.s.l.). Analysis of variance (ANOVA) result indicated that carbon stock between altitudinal gradient was not significant. The study area had smaller stock of carbon in its biomass and therefore, better forest conservation and management are the best strategy to enhance the carbon stock of the study area.

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“…The quadrat size of 10 m × 10 m was used to collect data for tree biomass following the guidelines given by Savilaakso et al [22]. Similarly, others used [23][24][25][26][27][28], trees on the border were only included if more than 50% of their basal area falls within the plot. Trees overhanging in to the plot were excluded, but trees with their trunk inside the sampling plot and branches outside were included.…”

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Potential Difference of Tree Species on Carbon Sequestration Performance and Role of Forest Based Industry to the Environment (Case of Arsi Forest Enterprise Gambo District)

Siraj¹

2017

Environ Pollut Climate Change

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Introduction BackgroundGlobal emissions of carbon have been increasing for about 140 years since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. The sharpest increase is observed during the most recent 50 years [1], principally from accelerated use of fossil fuels. Concentration of carbon dioxide (C0 2 ) in the atmosphere has increased by about 25% from pre-industrial levels and will approach 360 ppm by the end of year 2000. It is estimated that future doubling of atmospheric CO 2 concentration to about 700 ppm will risk an accompanying greenhouse rise of approximately 1.5-4.0°C in mean global surface temperature [2]. Ethiopia is one of the fast growing countries in which following agriculture lead to industrial economic strategies' . One of the recent foundations of industrial park in the country aims to support agricultural sector in the long run to take over the role of agriculture. Therefore, with the industrial development the effect of environmental pollution in general has to get attention and mitigation methods have to be developed. Urban greenery is supposed to get attention in the entire the country in general and specifically in the city proposed for establishments of industrial parks. Accordingly, Adama is one among those cities and also due to geographical location need to develop mitigation methods since the city is one which is fastest growing even among some Ethiopian cities. In this regard, this study made an assessment on main tree species in a plantation in the entire city and mainly five species are dominating. This tree species are; Cupresuss lusitanica, Grevillea robusta, Pinus radiata, Eucalyptus grandis and Pinus patulla. Forest based carbon offset projects have the potential to act as both a climate change mitigation tool and a means of fostering sustainable forest conservation and preservation. While modeling has provided positive assessments of the potential for our forests to sequester large amounts of carbon, the lack of localized field studies has limited the feasibility of initiating biotic carbon emissions offset projects in many of the countries threatened forests. This study provides an analysis of carbon storage and the potential difference for selected species to increase carbon stocks in our forest. Such an assessment is required by Ethiopia's commitments under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and as a baseline for participation in the Clean Development Mechanism of the Kyoto Protocol to the convention. Scientific concerns about the issue of anthropogenic driven global warming and global deforestation trends have driven efforts to better quantify the role of forests and tropical forests in particular, in the global carbon cycle [3]. As forests are converted to less carbon rich land cover types, such as agricultural fields or urban areas, much of the carbon stored in forest biomass is released into the atmosphere. An estimated 13 million hectares of tropical forest is lost each year to deforestation [4] emitting between 5.6 and 8.6 Gt of carbon [5]. Atmosp...

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Forest Carbon Stocks in Woody Plants of Mount Zequalla Monastery and It’s Variation along Altitudinal Gradient: Implication of Managing Forests for Climate Change Mitigation

Cited by 44 publications

References 36 publications

Carbon Sequestration Potential of Traditionally Managed Forest: Contributions to Climate Change Mitigation, Ethiopia

Carbon Sequestration Potential of Traditionally Managed Forest: Contributions to Climate Change Mitigation, Ethiopia

Carbon Stock Estimation Along Altitudinal Gradient in Sekele-Mariam Dry Evergreen Montane Forest, North-Western Ethiopia

Potential Difference of Tree Species on Carbon Sequestration Performance and Role of Forest Based Industry to the Environment (Case of Arsi Forest Enterprise Gambo District)

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