How much carbon is sequestered during the restoration of tropical forests? Estimates from tree species in the Brazilian Atlantic forest

Shimamoto, Carolina Y.; Botosso, Paulo César; Marques, Márcia C. M.

doi:10.1016/j.foreco.2014.06.002

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“…Therefore, retaining slower-growing climax tree species in the initial species mix helps to sustain carbon storage over the longer term (Shimamoto et al, 2014), once the pioneer trees start to die back. For example, Erythrina subumbrans starts to die back 6 -8 years after planting, due to infestation with a stem borer.…”

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Above-Ground Carbon Sequestration during Restoration of Upland Evergreen Forest in Northern Thailand

Jantawong¹,

Elliott²,

Wangpakapattanawong³

2017

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Tropical deforestation reduces the global terrestrial carbon sink and substantially contributes towards global climate change. Conversely, tropical forest restoration could help to mitigate the problem, but few measurements of how much carbon can be absorbed by forest restoration have been published. Therefore, this study used a partial harvesting method to compare carbon sequestration among 11 framework tree species (selected to accelerate forest regeneration by suppressing weeds and attracting seed dispersers), in a restoration trial in northern Thailand. The goal was to enable restoration practitioners to factor in carbon sequestration, when selecting tree species to plant. Above-ground carbon sequestration was derived from wood density, tree volume and above-ground biomass of 3 trees of each of 12 tree species, in 5, 10 and 14-year old restoration plots (RF5, RF10 and RF14, respectively). Wood density did not vary significantly with tree age (p ≤ 0.05), but it did differ significantly among tree species (p ≤ 0.05). Gmelina arborea wood was the densest (0.57 ± 0.10 g/cm 3 ). Carbon concentration of stem wood did not vary significantly among tree species or age (p ≤ 0.05), averaging 44.67% (±0.54). Tree volume varied among the species in the youngest plot, but such variation declined with tree age. In the oldest plot (RF14), Erythrina subumbrans and Spondias axillaris grew significantly larger than the other species and sequestered the most above-ground carbon: 135.23 and 115.87 kgC/tree respectively. Bischofia javanica sequestered the least, only 9.80 kgC/tree. An even framework species mix would sequester 13.2, 44.3 and 105.8 tC/ha, 5, 10 and 14 years respectively after planting and would achieve carbon storage levels similar to those of nearby natural forest in 16 -17 years. The framework species method is therefore capable of rapidly accumulating carbon, a property which, How to cite this paper: Jantawong, K., Elliott, S., & Wangpakapattanawong, P. 158along with its acceleration of biodiversity recovery and provision of a wide range of forest products and ecological services to local people, meets both the requirements and safeguards of REDD+ projects.

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Above-Ground Carbon Sequestration during Restoration of Upland Evergreen Forest in Northern Thailand

Jantawong¹,

Elliott²,

Wangpakapattanawong³

2017

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“…Shimamoto carolyshima@gmail.com tropical forests are often hindered by insufficient information on the structure and periodicity of tree rings (Dié et al 2012;Shimamoto et al 2014). Tree growth is determined by cambium activity during a specific period of the year resulting in the formation of growth rings.…”

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Stem growth rhythms in trees of a tropical rainforest in Southern Brazil

Shimamoto

Botosso

Amano

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Key message We demonstrate that tropical trees growing in wet climates can have a marked seasonality in cambium activity and stem growth associated with high temperature and day length of summer. Abstract Monitoring the rhythm of tree growth associated with the growth rings can contribute substantially to understanding forest dynamics and the management of tropical forests. In this study, we monitored the girth increment rhythm and described the wood characteristics (anatomy of growth rings, wood specific gravity) in 10 tropical tree species (103 individuals) naturally occurring in a wet and weakly seasonal region of Atlantic Forest in southern Brazil. We aimed to verify whether tree growth dynamics are associated with climate and woody anatomy in tropical trees with contrasting ecological characteristics. We installed permanent dendrometer bands and monthly assessed the girth increment for 22 months. We collected wood samples (non-destructive method), measured wood specific gravity and prepared permanent slides to characterize the growth ring markers. We found growth rings in all species (distinct in six species); deciduous species produced more distinguishable tree rings compared with semi-deciduous and evergreen tree species. Species varied in their accumulated girth growth (in average, from 1.83 to 62.64 mm), growth rates (1-15 %), and annual radial increment (0.16-5.44 mm). Girth increment was positively related to temperature and day length in five out of ten tree species, indicating the possible effects of these climatic variables in triggering cambial activity in these species. The growth pattern varied among species and was marginally associated to the tree deciduousness. We concluded that even in wet and less seasonal climates, there can be an association in the cambium activity and stem growth with the hotter and longer days of summer months.

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“…O incremento em biomassa e carbono em florestas tropicais em sucessão é influenciado pela idade e grupo sucessional das espécies presentes (SHIMAMOTO et al, 2014). Kenzo et al (2010) ao estudarem a biomassa e o carbono em florestas secundárias na Malásia verificaram uma alta taxa de acúmulo de carbono nos primeiros dez anos de sucessão, com a redução significativa dessa taxa após a primeira década.…”

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“…Em geral, espécies de crescimento lento e com ciclos de vida longos tendem a acumular mais carboidratos e, assim, carbono na biomassa do que espécies de ciclo de vida curto. Entretanto, em termos anuais, espécies de crescimento rápido irão acumular carbono a uma taxa maior do que espécies de crescimento lento (SHIMAMOTO et al, 2014). Dessa forma, o balanço entre espécies pertencentes a diferentes grupos ecológicos é o mais recomendado para manter a estrutura do ecossistema e o sequestro e estoque de carbono na biomassa florestal.…”

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Estimativa do estoque de carbono por métodos indiretos em área de restauração florestal em Minas Gerais

Silva¹,

Ribeiro²,

Botelho³

et al. 2015

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ResumoO presente trabalho foi realizado com o objetivo de estimar e comparar o estoque de carbono obtido por três métodos indiretos em uma área em restauração com 21 anos de idade no sul de Minas Gerais. Dados de inventários florestais (diâmetro e altura) de parcelas permanentes medidas em 2010 e 2013 foram utilizados para estimar a biomassa a partir do uso de uma equação alométrica. A densidade básica da madeira (DBM) e o teor de carbono foram determinados em laboratório para as espécies de maior importância ecológica da área de estudo. A quantificação do estoque de carbono se deu por três métodos indiretos: multiplicação da biomassa seca (BS) pelo teor de carbono obtido em laboratório (M1); multiplicação da BS pelo fator 0,5 (M2) e uso de uma equação alométrica (M3 AbstractThis study aimed to estimate and compare the carbon stock obtained from three indirect methods in a reforested area of 21 years in southern Minas Gerais State, Brazil. Forest inventory data (diameter and height) from permanent plots, measured between 2010 and 2013, were used to estimate the biomass (dry weight) using an allometric equation. Basic wood density (BWD) and carbon content were only determined for species with high ecological importance. Carbon stock was obtained by three indirect methods: multiplying dry biomass (DB) by the carbon content (M1) obtained through laboratory analysis; multiplying the DB by the factor 0.5 (M2); and use of an allometric equation (M3). The species with the lowest and highest carbon content were Lafoensia vandelliana (43.70%) and Anadenanthera peregrina (46.60%). As for the BWD, the species that showed the lowest and highest value were Cecropia pachystachya (0.31 g cm -3 ) and Anadenanthera peregrina (0.72 g cm -3 ). Carbon stocks obtained by methods 1, 2, and 3 were 49.73 t ha -1 ; 55.65 t ha -1 and 54.70 t ha -1 , respectively. The using an allometric equation and generic carbon content overestimated the carbon stock in the studied area. Thus, the use of carbon content determined in laboratory improved the accuracy estimation of the carbon stock.Keywords: forest biomass, carbon content, carbon fixation, increment, reforestation.¹Professora Assistente. UFPI -Universidade Federal do Piauí. Campus Professora Cinobelina Elvas -Rodovia Municipal Bom Jesus -Viana, Km 01 -Planalto Horizonte -64900-000 -Bom Jesus, PI. E-mail: helane.engflo@gmail.com ²Professora Adjunto. UFAC -Universidade Federal do Acre -Centro de Ciências Biológicas e da Natureza. Distrito Industrial -69920-900 -Rio Branco, AC. E-mail: sabina.ufac@gmail.com ³Professor(a) Associado(a). UFLA -Universidade Federal de Lavras. Caixa Postal, 37 -37200-00 -Lages, MG -E-mail: sbotelho@dcf.ufla.br; josemarcio@dcf.ufla.br 4 Doutoranda em Estatística e Experimentação Agropecuária. UFLA -Universidade Federal de Lavras. Caixa Postal, 37 -37200-00 -Lages, MG. E-mail: marciliabruna@yahoo.com.br INTRODUÇÃOA restauração florestal tem um papel importante na mitigação das mudanças climáticas. O plantio de árvores em áreas antes degradadas, além de restabelece...

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How much carbon is sequestered during the restoration of tropical forests? Estimates from tree species in the Brazilian Atlantic forest

Cited by 87 publications

References 62 publications

Above-Ground Carbon Sequestration during Restoration of Upland Evergreen Forest in Northern Thailand

Above-Ground Carbon Sequestration during Restoration of Upland Evergreen Forest in Northern Thailand

Stem growth rhythms in trees of a tropical rainforest in Southern Brazil

Estimativa do estoque de carbono por métodos indiretos em área de restauração florestal em Minas Gerais

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