| Title |
Carbon stock assessment of mangrove forests along Macajalar Bay, Misamis Oriental, Philippines |
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Authors |
Nezel Ann Lomoljo-Bantayan, Wella T Tatil, Frandel Louis S Dagoc, Annielyn D Tampus, Ruben Jr F Amparado |
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Publication date |
2023/8/30 |
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Journal |
International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences |
| Volume |
Volume 10 |
| Issue |
Issue 10 |
| Pages |
36-45 |
| Publisher |
IASE |
| Abstract |
Mangrove ecosystems are widely recognized for their crucial role in
mitigating climate change through carbon storage and sequestration
services. These ecosystems possess significant carbon reservoirs,
particularly in their soils. Nevertheless, the unremitting development of
coastal areas and alterations in land use constitute impending threats to
these ecosystems, endangering the continuity of their invaluable services.
Recognizing the crucial role of mangrove ecosystems in mitigating climate
change, this study meticulously evaluates the cumulative carbon stocks
encompassing the aboveground and soil components within three mangroveprotected areas in the Macajalar Bay region of Misamis Oriental. The
research findings show that soil carbon makes up a significant portion,
ranging from 40% to 90%, of the total carbon stocks in the three study areas.
This emphasizes the crucial function of mangrove soils as carbon
repositories. Furthermore, the study establishes a direct connection between
the age of mangrove stands and the occurrence of large-girth trees, both of
which add to the rise in carbon stocks. Despite their substantial carbon
storage capacity, mangrove forests in the Macajalar Bay region are still facing
encroachments due to urbanization pressures. This assessment of carbon
stocks in these coastal ecosystems plays a critical role in developing localized
strategies that align with the United Nations Framework Convention on
Climate Change's (UNFCCC) REDD+ initiatives, thus preventing further
degradation of these vital carbon sinks |
| Index terms / Keywords |
Mangrove ecosystems Climate change mitigation Carbon storage Soil carbon Coastal development |
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| URL |
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Mindanao State
University - Iligan Institute of Technology