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VOL. 6, ISSUE 3 (2024)
Phytosociological study and estimation of carbon sequestration of tree species from the Riparian area of the Sabarmati river in Gandhinagar Taluka, Gujarat
Authors
Dhruva R Jani, Heli S Oza, Hitesh A Solanki
Abstract
Riparian landscapes are a significant resource
that provide all essential ecosystem functions. Urban riparian areas, primarily
those with trees, have the potential to sequester carbon from the atmosphere
and reduce the impacts of global warming. In the present study, tree
communities along the Sabarmati River have been studied to evaluate their
species diversity and carbon stocks. For the survey of vegetation, both the
left and right riverbank areas were selected. For field analysis, a quadrat-cum
transact approach was used; 16 plots of 20 x 20 sq. m. were laid, and within
each quadrat species enumeration, tree height (TH) and girth at breast height (GBH)
data were noted. Results revealed that the tree layer vegetation was
represented by 16 species. With total density of 180 ind/ha. A total of 73
trees from 16 distinct species have been counted, with 62.18 tons of carbon
sequestration potential (CSP). In the present study, Azadirachta indica
had the highest CSP of 15667 kg and the lowest 118 kg CPS of Aegle marmelos.
The present work highlights the potential role of urban riparian vegetation in
sequestering carbon dioxide. Such studies on fractional floral diversity need
to be assessed at the regional level to gather data on the existing condition
of the river for effective management measures.
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Pages:9-12
How to cite this article:
Dhruva R Jani, Heli S Oza, Hitesh A Solanki "Phytosociological study and estimation of carbon sequestration of tree species from the Riparian area of the Sabarmati river in Gandhinagar Taluka, Gujarat". International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Vol 6, Issue 3, 2024, Pages 9-12
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