Estimation of Biomass, Carbon Stocks and sequestration of Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehnh. Plantations in AbuGeili forest, Sudan

Abstract

Forest plantations are known for sequestering the atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) in long lived wood biomass. This study estimates biomass, carbon storage and carbon sequestration potential of Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehnh. at different age classes. Eucalyptus camadulensis data (DBH cm and height m) collection was carried by sampling listing method. 48 circular sample plots (0.1/ha) were randomly selected from the study area. The study results indicated that mean carbon concentration in above-ground was at an average of 46.99%. Carbon stock in Eucalyptus camaldulensis increased from 1.41 to 419.17kg/ha from 1 to 7-years of plantation. Maximum carbon sequestration rate (1536.684 kg/ha) was recorded at plantation age of 7-years. The study concluded that Eucalyptus stands possibly  contribute to enhance carbon (C) stocks and sequestration in both biomass. In adition to it was important in terms of forestation programs for an economic rotation due to its potential for carbon stock and sequestering carbon, mainly for the above-ground.