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Carbon sequestration potential of selected tree species in Bolila Malita, Davao Occidental Philippines

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Carbon sequestration potential of selected tree species in Bolila Malita, Davao Occidental Philippines

Cherizabel V. Madalmingan, Jhon Rey C. Caluboy, Leonel P. Lumogdang
J. Bio. Env. Sci.22( 6), 240-247, June 2023.
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Key: CarbonClimate changeMitigationSequestrationTrees

Abstract

This study determined the carbon sequestration potential of selected tree species in Bolila, Malita Davao Occidenta, Philippinesl. Twenty-seven (27) individuals trees were selected, measured, and calculated namely, Gmelina (Gmelina arborea), Mahogany (Swietenia mahagoni), Ipil-Ipil (Leucaena leucocephala), and Molave (Vitex parviflora) using line transect and non-destructive methods. Based on this results, Gmelina (G. arborea) has the highest potential of carbon sequestration potential. A total of 15,531 gram of Carbon in three transect lines compared to the Ipil-Ipil (L. leucocephala) has 2,667.12 gram Carbon, Molave (Vitex parviflora) has 1,778.08 gram of Carbon and Mahogany (Swietenia mahagoni) has 598.74 gram of Carbon. Moreover, the findings revealed that Diameter at Breast Height (DBH), Height, Green weight (GW), Dry weight (DW), and Carbon(C) stored have a significant effect on the carbon sequestration potential of trees. This study concludes that the selected tree species has the capability to sequester carbon. It is therefore recommended that the existing trees in Upper Timog must be preserved and restoration initiatives like planting trees should be considered as an important climate mitigation measure.

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