Effects of tree species diversity and stand structure on carbon stocks of homestead forests in Maheshkhali Island, Southern Bangladesh

Effects of tree species diversity and stand structure on carbon stocks of homestead forests in Maheshkhali Island, Southern Bangladesh

Abstract Background The homestead forests of Bangladesh occupy 0.27 million hectares (10% of the total forested area) and have potential to store carbon (C) and conserve biodiversity. Small scale forestry practices, however, are lacking reliable estimation of C stocks and tree species diversity. Thi...

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Main Authors: Tarit Kumar Baul, Avinanda Chakraborty, Rajasree Nandi, Mohammed Mohiuddin, Antti Kilpeläinen, Taslima Sultana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:Carbon Balance and Management
Subjects:
Biomass
Biodiversity
Carbon stock
Homestead forests
Litterfall
REDD
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13021-021-00175-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13021-021-00175-6

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