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forest (Black et al. 2008) as disturbance was the primary mechanism that changes
ecosystems from carbon sinks to sources based on Fluxnet synthesis (Baldocchi
2008).
Greater development of the understory and small trees (dbh ≤ 30 cm) in forest
is a very important component of above ground biomass. Furthermore, these main
groups will have great potential for sequestration in the future if the area is managed
appropriately. As per the present study the above ground carbon storage of forest
(457.0 t ha
−1 ) which is higher than other forests in India (Ravindranath 2007). Compared to studies in neighbouring countries, our results were fairly more to the natural
forests in Indonesia (161.00–300.00 Mg ha
−1 , Lasco 2002). Hence these kinds of
carbon stock inventorying studies need long term observation for mitigation and
policy interventions.
6 Conclusion
Carbon sequestration (carbon capture and storage) is one of the most important
methods to understand the carbon induced climate change of solving the global
climate issue. However, there is no single feasible solution. In order to know the
effects of climate change, the carbon capture and storage study is essential. In this
connection, trees play a very important role in mitigating atmospheric carbon dioxide
levels. So that there is no more carbon being released into the atmosphere within it
effects to the global warming. Furthermore, organic methods of farming, afforestation
are the most effective eco-friendly methods of restoring natural ecosystem that was
existed before industrialization with less carbon load in the atmosphere.
The present study reveals that the university campus contains rich natural tree
species diversity with greater potential of carbon stock, as similar to the natural
tropical dry forests. Additional research efforts are also needed to determine the
extent of disturbance in the coming years and this base data will serve as major
reference for future research in carbon density and diversity studies. Finally, the
study concludes that diversified vegetation with higher DBH values indicate higher
the load of carbon capture. Conservation of natural forest, as well as planting avenue
trees can mitigate atmospheric carbon more potentially. Therefore, every institution
can easily contribute to global CO 2 mitigation by planting diversified vegetations in
their campus areas and even it supports biodiversity.
J. Narayana et al.
forest (Black et al. 2008) as disturbance was the primary mechanism that changes
ecosystems from carbon sinks to sources based on Fluxnet synthesis (Baldocchi
2008).
Greater development of the understory and small trees (dbh ≤ 30 cm) in forest
is a very important component of above ground biomass. Furthermore, these main
groups will have great potential for sequestration in the future if the area is managed
appropriately. As per the present study the above ground carbon storage of forest
(457.0 t ha
−1 ) which is higher than other forests in India (Ravindranath 2007). Compared to studies in neighbouring countries, our results were fairly more to the natural
forests in Indonesia (161.00–300.00 Mg ha
−1 , Lasco 2002). Hence these kinds of
carbon stock inventorying studies need long term observation for mitigation and
policy interventions.
6 Conclusion
Carbon sequestration (carbon capture and storage) is one of the most important
methods to understand the carbon induced climate change of solving the global
climate issue. However, there is no single feasible solution. In order to know the
effects of climate change, the carbon capture and storage study is essential. In this
connection, trees play a very important role in mitigating atmospheric carbon dioxide
levels. So that there is no more carbon being released into the atmosphere within it
effects to the global warming. Furthermore, organic methods of farming, afforestation
are the most effective eco-friendly methods of restoring natural ecosystem that was
existed before industrialization with less carbon load in the atmosphere.
The present study reveals that the university campus contains rich natural tree
species diversity with greater potential of carbon stock, as similar to the natural
tropical dry forests. Additional research efforts are also needed to determine the
extent of disturbance in the coming years and this base data will serve as major
reference for future research in carbon density and diversity studies. Finally, the
study concludes that diversified vegetation with higher DBH values indicate higher
the load of carbon capture. Conservation of natural forest, as well as planting avenue
trees can mitigate atmospheric carbon more potentially. Therefore, every institution
can easily contribute to global CO 2 mitigation by planting diversified vegetations in
their campus areas and even it supports biodiversity.