Stand Structures and Carbon Storage Potential of Mangroves in Chaungkaphee Protected Public Forest, Tanintharyi Coastal Region, Myanmar DOI Open Access
Aung Wunna Tun,

Xiaojuan Tong,

Wai Nyein Aye

et al.

Forests, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16(3), P. 554 - 554

Published: March 20, 2025

Coastal ecosystems, particularly mangroves, are essential for ecological stability and human livelihoods, yet they face significant degradation from natural anthropogenic pressures. This study focuses on the Chaungkaphee Protected Public Forest (PPF) in Tanintharyi region of Myanmar, which hosts diverse mangrove species critical carbon storage. Between 2010 2020, forest cover Myanmar decreased 540,000 ha to 431,228 ha, resulting a loss 108,772 ha. decline is primarily attributed illegal logging agricultural expansion. Our research aims assess structural characteristics, biomass, storage potential ecosystems within PPF. Field data collected early 2024 applied non-destructive sampling methods gather information tree structure, composition, soil stocks. We identified six dominant species, with Rhizophora apiculata Blume showing highest biomass potential. The total was measured at 493.91 Mg ha⁻1, yielding stock 218.76 C ha⁻1. Soil assessments revealed an average organic 921.09 underscoring vital role sequestration. findings highlight contribution climate change mitigation, emphasizing urgent need effective conservation strategies community involvement restoration efforts. enhances understanding resilience sustainability, advocating protection these crucial amidst ongoing environmental challenges. By recognizing functions services provided by we can better address threats promote their future generations.

Language: Английский

Stand Structures and Carbon Storage Potential of Mangroves in Chaungkaphee Protected Public Forest, Tanintharyi Coastal Region, Myanmar DOI Open Access
Aung Wunna Tun,

Xiaojuan Tong,

Wai Nyein Aye

et al.

Forests, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16(3), P. 554 - 554

Published: March 20, 2025

Coastal ecosystems, particularly mangroves, are essential for ecological stability and human livelihoods, yet they face significant degradation from natural anthropogenic pressures. This study focuses on the Chaungkaphee Protected Public Forest (PPF) in Tanintharyi region of Myanmar, which hosts diverse mangrove species critical carbon storage. Between 2010 2020, forest cover Myanmar decreased 540,000 ha to 431,228 ha, resulting a loss 108,772 ha. decline is primarily attributed illegal logging agricultural expansion. Our research aims assess structural characteristics, biomass, storage potential ecosystems within PPF. Field data collected early 2024 applied non-destructive sampling methods gather information tree structure, composition, soil stocks. We identified six dominant species, with Rhizophora apiculata Blume showing highest biomass potential. The total was measured at 493.91 Mg ha⁻1, yielding stock 218.76 C ha⁻1. Soil assessments revealed an average organic 921.09 underscoring vital role sequestration. findings highlight contribution climate change mitigation, emphasizing urgent need effective conservation strategies community involvement restoration efforts. enhances understanding resilience sustainability, advocating protection these crucial amidst ongoing environmental challenges. By recognizing functions services provided by we can better address threats promote their future generations.

Language: Английский

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