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ArticleCarbon pool analysis of standing trees in urban parks in Jabalpur city of Madhya Pradesh
XV World Forestry Congress, 2-6 May 2022
2022Also available in:
No results found.Urban parks and gardens are considered as lungs of the cities and urban areas play significant role in global carbon cycle. Under the current examination, a study was carried out in one park and two gardens of cantonment area of Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Carbon sequestration by standing trees were estimated in two gardens namely Tagore Garden (3 ha.) and Suramya Garden (1.25 ha.) alongwith one Children’s Park (1.0 ha.) monitored and governed by the Jabalpur Cantonment Board. Carbon pool analysis is also taken into account for tree species in these three gardens. Total standing trees inside these two gardens and one park are 197, 86 and 132 respectively. Carbon sequestration in Tagore Garden was recorded highest 132.067 tons followed by 56.771 tons in Children’s Park and 27.67 tons in Suramya Garden. Number of different tree species found were maximum in Tagore garden (37) followed by Children’s Park (22) and Suramya Garden (16). Among 37 different species in Tagore Garden, Fishtail Palm (Caryota urens) was in maximum number (33) followed by Mango (Mangifera indica) 29 and Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) and Bottle Palm (Hyophorbe lagenicaulis) both 18.Total carbon sequestration by these species are 10.78, 20.08 and 18.82 tons, respectively. In Children’s Park, Jamun (Syzygium cumini) was found maximum in numbers (38) followed by Mango (Mangifera indica) and Bottle Palm (Hyophorbe labenicaulis) both 20. Total Carbon sequestration by these species are 19.49, 6.90 and 1.60 tons, respectively. Suramya Garden is dominantly spread by one species i.e. Fish tail Palm (Caryota urens) as there are 47 trees found in the garden, next in terms of number is Kachnar (Bahunia variegata) as there were only 10 trees. Benefits from trees in climate mitigation and value of urban parks to well being of local communities in terms of health and other benefits are discussed in this paper. Carbon pool analysis was done to observe rate of carbon sequestration by each species. Key words: Carbon sequestration, parks and garden, climate change mitigation, Public health. ID: 3480471 -
ArticleDynamics of the Maniyari River and its meandering nature inside Achankmar Tiger Reserve Area, Chhattisgarh, India: A geospatial analysis
XV World Forestry Congress, 2-6 May 2022
2022Also available in:
No results found.The Achanakmar Tiger Reserve (ATR) is an integral part of Achanakmar-Amarkantak Biosphere reserve (AABR) covering a total area of 914.017 sq. km. The Maniyari River flowing through the reserve area is known to be its life line. It originates from core zone (Sihawal sagar) of ATR and merges in Seonath river of Mahanadi Basin. It flows through Mungeli and Bilaspur districts for about 105 km. This river provides water seasonally to its catchment (6-8 months) and flows more than half of its length (approx. 60 km) inside the reserve area. Its catchment area has rich biodiversity of tree species. Shorea robusta being the dominant tree species of the area followed by tree species like Terminalia tomentosa, Diospyros melanoxylon, Adina cordifolia, Pterocarpus marsupium, Madhuca indica, Anogeissus latifolia, Tectona grandis (plantation) and Bamboo (Dendrocalamus strictus). A geospatial analysis was performed to understand the course of Maniyari River inside ATR area encompassing a period of fourteen years during 2000 to 2013. Imageries from Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) satellite 1D and P6 images for years 2000, 2004, 2008, 2010 and 2013 and Survey of India toposheets were analyzed to study the changes in planform characteristics of Maniyari River. The meander shift of the river has been delineated taking into consideration the reach’s R1 (11.61 km), R2 (11.19 km), R3 (5.33 km) and R4 (5.02 km) respectively. Sinuosity Index (SI) for different reaches have been calculated and evaluated. The SI ranged from 1.40 to 1.63, 1.20 to 1.29, 1.17 to 1.37, and 1.20 to 1.49 in R1, R2, R3 and R4 respectively and the amount of shifting was analyzed taking the year 2000 as a base year. The overall SI for all the reach’s ranges between 1.30 to 1.36.The present study will be helpful to understand the river dynamics as well as to maintain the flow of Maniyari River and prevent bank line erosion. The study will be helpful for the conservation of river flow and its tributaries in the ATR area of Central India. Keywords: Achanakmar Tiger Reserve (ATR), River Maniyari, Meander, LISS III, Sinuosity Index, Geospatial analysis. ID:3487479 -
ArticleForest landscapes restoration measures as a cost effective solution for climate change mitigation and adaptation in India
XV World Forestry Congress, 2-6 May 2022
2022Also available in:
No results found.Global deforestation and forest degradation have led to massive loss of biodiversity. Hence, it is important not only to protect but also restore the forest ecosystems. Forest biodiversity protection, biomass production and climate change mitigation and adaptation are important key motivation for forest restoration. Tree-based landscape restoration is a widely accepted cost-effective measure to combat climate change. India’s commitment of Nationally Determined Contribution to the Paris Agreement is to sequester additional 2.5 to 3 billion tons CO2 equivalent by 2030 through increased forest and tree cover and this ties in with the Bonn Challenge commitment to restore 21 mha of deforested and degraded lands by 2030 (now increased to 26 mha during UNCCD COP 14 meeting held in Sept. 2019) as well as the SDGs. This commitment can only be met if existing forests are protected and improved and tree cover is extended by 25 to 30 mha. The main objectives of the Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) in India is to reverse the process of degradation of forests & improve its productive potential, improve the regeneration of native flora & enrich the biodiversity, and enhance biomass production, carbon stocks & incomes of the rural households. For a successful FLR works in India, focus needs to be on proactive involvement of communities and local people, better coordination among the various government agencies and departments for effective implementation of project activities, robust Institutional mechanism, and continuous fund flow and support to sustain the activities and keep the restored areas intact. Here, we present how India can achieve the NDC and Bonn Challenge through forest landscape restoration. Potential to increase forest and tree cover and the carbon sequestration that can be achieved has been discussed. This will support planning for landscape restoration through the past and on-going initiatives which identifies different types of interventions implemented. Keywords: Deforestation and forest degradation; Climate change; Biodiversity conservation; Research; Landscape management ID: 3469382
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