Influence of the altitudinal gradient on the estimation of carbon stocks in above‐ground live biomass and in the soils of the "Bosque y vegetación protector El Artesan - EcuadorianHands". Joa, Jipijapa

Macías, Carlos Salas; Escobar, Karime Montes; Sancán, Gary Sánchez; Chávez, Walter Alcívar; Chóez, Adrián Murillo; Cedeño, Fabrizio Vera; Bolcato, Dante Bolcato; Iglesias-Abad, Sergio

doi:10.7818/ecos.1973

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“…In this regard, it was determined that the study area can store 70.47 Mg C ha -1 in AGB. These values are somewhat higher than those found by the Ministry of the Environment [29] and [30] possibly due to the composition and structure of the forest.…”

Section: B Carbon Stored In Agbcontrasting

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Characterization of the Vegetation Community and its Contribution to a Carbon Stock in a Dry Forest

Muentes,

Moreira,

Chata

et al. 2024

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The dry forest ecosystem is characterized by their rich biodiversity and adaptations to arid conditions. This study focused on determining the composition and structure of the vegetation, examining species interactions, and estimating carbon stored in its aboveground biomass (AGB) using an allometric equation proposed for mixed dry forests. We used 10 plots of 10 x 20 m to record data on trees with a diameter at breast height (DBH) ≥ 5 cm. Taxonomic classification was initially obtained using experts and specialized databases. Ecological importance was assessed through the Importance Value Index (IVI), and species association was determined using the Indicator Value Index (IndVal%). We identified 148 individuals of 21 species, 19 genera, and 12 families in four groups with strong associations, with C. Trischistandra standing out for its high IVI. The Kruskal-Wallis test did not show significant differences in carbon stored between plots, and was estimated a storage potential of 70.47 Mg C ha-1. This research highlights the importance of key species in carbon capture, which is crucial for mitigating climate change. Effective management of these species could have a positive impact on the conservation of the dry forest ecosystem and the fight against global warming. This analysis provides a deep understanding of the structure of this ecosystem.

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Section: B Carbon Stored In Agbcontrasting

confidence: 73%

Characterization of the Vegetation Community and its Contribution to a Carbon Stock in a Dry Forest

Muentes,

Moreira,

Chata

et al. 2024

Enfoque UTE

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Exploring the relationship between tree diversity and carbon storage in aboveground biomass of coffee agroforestry systems in southern Manabí, Ecuador

Flor-Vélez,

Montes-Escobar,

Corzo-Bacallao

et al. 2023

Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems

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Driving factors of tree biomass and soil carbon pool in xerophytic forests of northeastern Argentina

Sione,

Wilson,

Ledesma

et al. 2023

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Background The conversion of forests into agricultural lands can be a threat because the forests carbon stored could be a source of emissions. The capacity to improve the predictions on the consequences of land use change depends on the identification of factors that influence carbon pools. We investigated the key driving factors of tree biomass and soil carbon pools in xerophytic forests in northeastern Argentina. Based on analyses of forest structure variables and abiotic factors (topography and soil properties) from 18 mature forests, we evaluated carbon pools using uni- and multivariate (redundancy analysis) methods. Results The total carbon pool was estimated at 102.4 ± 24.0 Mg ha−1. Soil organic carbon storage is the single largest carbon pool relative to tree biomass, representing 73.1% of total carbon. Tree canopy cover and basal area were positively correlated with biomass carbon pool (r = 0.77 and r = 0.73, p < 0.001, respectively), proving to be significant drivers of carbon storage in this compartment. Slope, soil clay content and cation-exchange capacity had a better explanation for the variability in soil carbon pools, and all showed significant positive correlations with soil carbon pools (r = 0.64, 0.60 and 0.50; p < 0.05, respectively). The vertisols showed a 27.8% higher soil carbon stock than alfisols. Conclusions The relevance of our study stems from a dearth of information on carbon pools and their drivers in xerophytic forests, and in particular, the importance of this ecosystems’ type for Argentina, because they cover 81.9% of native forest area. Basal area and tree canopy cover exert a strong effect on the carbon pool in tree biomass but not in the soil. The results suggests that there is a potentially major SOC accumulation in forests located in slightly sloping areas and soils with higher topsoil clay content, such as vertisols. This could provide an important reference for implementing forestry carbon sink projects.

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Influence of the altitudinal gradient on the estimation of carbon stocks in above‐ground live biomass and in the soils of the "Bosque y vegetación protector El Artesan - EcuadorianHands". Joa, Jipijapa

Cited by 4 publications

References 18 publications

Characterization of the Vegetation Community and its Contribution to a Carbon Stock in a Dry Forest

Characterization of the Vegetation Community and its Contribution to a Carbon Stock in a Dry Forest

Exploring the relationship between tree diversity and carbon storage in aboveground biomass of coffee agroforestry systems in southern Manabí, Ecuador

Driving factors of tree biomass and soil carbon pool in xerophytic forests of northeastern Argentina

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