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Carbon Sequestration Potentials of Mangroves in Northern Mindanao

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  • Fae G. Ucat.

    (Department of Marine Science, College of Science and Mathematics, Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology, Andres Bonifacio Avenue, Iligan City 9200, Philippines.)

  • Annielyn D. Tampus

    (Department of Marine Science, College of Science and Mathematics, Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology, Andres Bonifacio Avenue, Iligan City 9200, Philippines.)

Abstract

The estimated mean biomass across sites of Northern Mindanao was 947.47 Mg ha⠻¹ with a carbon stock of 142.12 Mg ha⠻¹. Camiguin Island exhibited the highest aboveground and belowground biomass and carbon stock, attributed to the prevalence of large-diameter trees. In contrast, Cagayan de Oro and Laguindingan had higher numbers of smaller-diameter trees, resulting in lower biomass and carbon stock. The study highlighted the critical role of soil carbon, which constituted a significant portion of the total carbon stock. Overall, the combined mean carbon stock of biomass and sediments across all sites was 447.86 Mg ha⠻¹, translating to a carbon sequestration potential of 1,643.66 Mg CO2 ha⠻¹. The study emphasizes the species composition, mangrove stand age, and site protection in enhancing the carbon sequestration capabilities of mangrove forests.

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  • Fae G. Ucat. & Annielyn D. Tampus, 2024. "Carbon Sequestration Potentials of Mangroves in Northern Mindanao," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS), vol. 9(8), pages 305-315, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjf:journl:v:9:y:2024:i:8:p:305-315
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