Carbon Sequestration Potential of Agroforestry Systems in Degraded Landscapes in West Java, Indonesia

Forests

Mohamad Siarudin¹  Yustina Artati²  Sari Narulita²  MuhammadJuan Ardha³  Markku Larjavaara⁴  SyedAjijur Rahman⁴  Yonky Indrajaya⁵ 

[1] Agroforestry Research and Development Center (ARDC), Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Jalan Raya Ciamis-Banjar Km 4, Ciamis 46201, Indonesia;Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), Bogor 16115, Indonesia;Forest Carbon, Jakarta 10210, Indonesia;Institute of Ecology and Key Laboratory for Earth Surface Processes of the Ministry of Education, College of Urban and Environmental Science, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China;Watershed Management Technology Center (WMTC), Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Surakarta 57169, Indonesia;

关键词: agroforestry;    land restoration;    carbon sequestration;    smallholder farmers;    system adoption;   

DOI  :  10.3390/f12060714

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

When restoring degraded landscapes, approaches capable of striking a balance between improving environmental services and enhancing human wellbeing need to be considered. Agroforestry is an important option for restoring degraded land and associated ecosystem functions. Using survey, key informant interview and rapid carbon stock appraisal (RaCSA) methods, this study was conducted in five districts in West Java province to examine potential carbon stock in agroforestry systems practiced by smallholder farmers on degraded landscapes. Six agroforestry systems with differing carbon stocks were identified: gmelina (Gmelina arborea Roxb.) + cardamom (Amomum compactum); manglid (Magnolia champaca (L.) Baill. ex Pierre) + cardamom; caddam (Neolamarckiacadamba (Roxb.) Bosser) + cardamom; caddam + elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum Schumach.); mixed-tree + fishpond; and mixed-tree lots. Compared to other systems, mixed-tree lots had the highest carbon stock at 108.9 Mg ha⁻¹. Carbon stock variations related to species density and diversity. Farmers from research sites said these systems also prevent soil erosion and help to restore degraded land. Farmers’ adoption of agroforestry can be enhanced by the implementation of supportive policies and measures, backed by scientific research.

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