Carbon storage potential of cacao agroforestry systems of different age and management intensity

Nadege, Madountsap Tagnang; Zapfack, Louis; Cédric, Chimi Djomo; Louis-Paul, Kabelong Banoho; Funwi, Forbi Preasious; Ingrid, Tsopmejio Temfack; Clotex, Tajeukem Vice; Flore, Ntonmen Yonkeu Amandine; Bruno, Tabue Mboba Roger; Mancho, Nasang Julliete

doi:10.1080/17565529.2018.1456895

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“…These cocoa agroforests have a high tree diversity compared to cocoa production systems in other parts of the tropics. For instance, they are higher than those of 38 species in traditional CBAFS in Central Cameroon [24]. Results of this inventory are similar to those of 38 species in traditional CBAFS in Central Cameroon [24], 21 species identified [25] by and those of 40 species identified in three CBAFS (traditional, innovative and SODECAO) in the locality of Talba (Center Region of Cameroon) by [26].…”

Section: Non-cocoa Trees Species Densities Frequencies and Abundancesupporting

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Farmer’s Perception of Associates Non-Cocoa Tree’s Leaf Litterfall Fertilizing Potential in Cocoa-Based Agroforestry System

Manga¹,

Ngon²,

Mvondo³

et al. 2022

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Investigations to assess farmer’s perceptions on the fertilizing potential of associated trees species in cocoa agroforest of degraded forest ecology were carried out in southern Cameroon. The perception of the farmers was based on the ability of the trees to maintain or improve soil fertility of their farms. The verification of these perceptions was done through an evaluation of litter fall biomass nutrient content (N, P, K, Ca and Mg) of selected trees. The top 5 associates trees ranked by farmers was: Milicia excelsa, Ceiba pentandra, Ficus mucuso, Asltonia boonei, Terminalia superba. The chemical analysis of the leaf litter from the different tree species revealed a significant different between their chemical components. N appeared to have the highest concentrations varying from 2.82 to 5.57% with a mean value of 4.25 ± 1.065%, P had the lowest concentrations typically around 0.001%. The top 5 tree species based on the chemical analysis ranking were: C. pentandra, M. excelsa, Eribroma oblungum, Alstonia boonei, Zanthoxylum heitzi. Farmer’s perceptions thou holistic, are not completely different from scientific finding. Therefore, they should be taken in consideration in management plans for cocoa- based systems in order to enhance their ecological and economic performance.

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Section: Non-cocoa Trees Species Densities Frequencies and Abundancesupporting

confidence: 59%

Farmer’s Perception of Associates Non-Cocoa Tree’s Leaf Litterfall Fertilizing Potential in Cocoa-Based Agroforestry System

Manga¹,

Ngon²,

Mvondo³

et al. 2022

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“…The amount of C stored in agroforestry systems depends on biophysical conditions, system management, and the structure and diversity of trees, which are determined by environmental, social, and economic factors (Albrecht and Kandji, 2003; Nadège et al ., 2019). Oelbermann et al ., (2004) estimated that the potential to store C in aboveground components of agroforestry systems reached the value of 2.1 × 10 9 t C/year in tropical biomes.…”

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Carbon stocks and the use of shade trees in different coffee growing systems in the Peruvian Amazon

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Agroforestry systems can play an important role in mitigating the effects of climate change given their capacity to increase tree diversity and to store more carbon than conventional farming. This study aims at assessing carbon stocks and the use of shade trees in different coffee growing systems in the Northeast Peruvian Amazon. Carbon stocks in trees were estimated by field-based measurements and allometric equations. Carbon stocks in dead wood, litter and soil (upper 60 cm) were determined using field sampling and laboratory analysis. The diversity analysis drew on the Shannon–Weiner diversity index, and focus groups were used to obtain information about the local use of shade trees. The total carbon stock in the polyculture-shaded coffee system was 189 t C/ha, while the Inga-shaded and unshaded systems totalled 146 and 113 t C/ha, respectively. The soil compartment contributed the largest carbon stock in the coffee growing systems and contained 67, 82 and 96% of the total carbon stock in the polyculture-shaded, Inga-shaded and unshaded coffee systems, respectively. The Shannon–Weiner index and tree species richness values were highest for the polyculture-shaded coffee system, with a total of 18 tree species identified as important sources of fodder, food, wood, firewood and medicine. Therefore, coffee agroforestry systems play a significant role in carbon storage, while promoting conservation of useful trees in agricultural landscapes in the Peruvian Amazon.

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“…Traditional CAS offers a range of services such as biodiversity conservation, maintaining soil fertility ( [52,17,11]). The plant material used in this type of system is improved, which contributes to lower Net Income in merchant cocoa.…”

Section: Does the Type Of Cas Impact Income From Marketable Cocoamentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In this context, agroforestry is seen as an option for sustainable land use which both integrates the conservation of resources and provides livelihoods for the population [8]. These systems offer a range of services such as conservation of biodiversity and soil, maintenance of soil fertility and provision of additional resources to local populations while contributing to the gross domestic product (GDP) [9][10][11]. Carbon sequestration is also one of the ecosystem services rendered by these agroforestry systems [12][13].…”

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Ecological and Economic Potentials of Cocoa Agroforestry Systems in the Center Region of Cameroon

Nadege¹,

Claude²,

Roger³

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Carbon storage potential of cacao agroforestry systems of different age and management intensity

Cited by 24 publications

References 40 publications

Farmer’s Perception of Associates Non-Cocoa Tree’s Leaf Litterfall Fertilizing Potential in Cocoa-Based Agroforestry System

Farmer’s Perception of Associates Non-Cocoa Tree’s Leaf Litterfall Fertilizing Potential in Cocoa-Based Agroforestry System

Carbon stocks and the use of shade trees in different coffee growing systems in the Peruvian Amazon

Ecological and Economic Potentials of Cocoa Agroforestry Systems in the Center Region of Cameroon

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