Estimation and economic valuation of stands carbon in Tubokarto Community Forest, Pracimantoro District, Wonogiri Regency

Abstract

Climate change mitigation efforts can be carried out by reducing CO2 gas emissions through the use of the forestry sector, which is expected to increase carbon sequestration. Community forests are composed of stands that have the potential to store carbon stocks so that they can play a role in achieving FOLU (Forest and Other Land Use) Net Sink 2030. This study aims to estimate biomass, carbon storage, and carbon economic value in Tubokarto community forest stands, Pracimantoro, Wonogiri. The method in this study used systematic sampling with random start to measure the DBH and tree height with a sampling intensity of 2% and made 50 sample plots measuring 0.04 ha. The carbon storage value is calculated based on the conversion of 47% of biomass estimated by allometric equations. The results showed that the community forest area of Tubokarto has a total biomass potential of 79.69 tons/ha, total carbon storage of 37.45 tons/ha, and a carbon economic value of Rp 14,605,787.19/ha or if multiplied by the total area of the community forest is Rp 1,329,126,634. The potential and economic valuation of carbon storage in community forests provides an opportunity to achieve sustainable development goals and reduction in carbon emissions.