Estimation of carbon stock in true mangrove stands in the Cipalawah Block of Sancang Sea Nature Reserve Garut West Java

Abstract

This research aims to determine the estimation of biomass, carbon stock, density, and CO2 absorption of true Mangrove stands. This is important to know how much the area of the mangrove forest is able to absorb CO2 from the air, so that it can support the area’s sustainable management activities in relation to reducing the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere. The research method used is a quantitative descriptive method with purposive sampling data collection techniques. Based on the research results obtained 6 types of mangroves namely Sonneratia alba, Rhizophora gymnorhiza, Aegiceras corniculatum, Avicenia marina, Bruguiera gymnorhiza, and Xylocarpus granatum. Based on the calculation using allometric equations, biomass results were 277.945 tons/Ha, estimation of carbon stock was 127.855 tons/Ha, true mangrove stand density was 737 individuals/Ha, and total CO2 absorption of true Mangrove stands was 468.802 tons/Ha.

Estimated Carbon Stock In The Mangrove Sylvo-Ecotourism Area, Tanjung Piayu Village, Sei Beduk District, Batam Island, Indonesia

“…The total carbon stock value at the research location was 197.63 tonC/Ha with the average total value of each upper and lower plant being 124.66 tonC/Ha and 72.97 tonC/Ha (Figure 3). The carbon value obtained is relatively higher compared to research conducted by [14,16] with carbon stock values of 127.85 tonC/Ha and 121.88 tonC/Ha respectively. The total carbon stock value at each station with the highest value found at station 1 and the lowest at station 5, this is directly proportional to the biomass value obtained.…”