The goal of this study is to determine the carbon sequestration potential of trees in Pune's urban green spaces. The methods given by Ravindranath and Ostwald for assessing above and belowground biomass and estimating the carbon pool were employed in this study. Soil samples were collected using a random sampling technique. Because the study area was almost one acre, every tree was sampled for a variety of factors. The GPS device was used to determine the latitude and longitude of each tree.
The goal of this study is to determine the carbon sequestration potential of Pune Municipal Corporation's garden vegetation, as well as the potential of native and exotic species. Also, based on the results, to implement mitigation steps and establish a strategy for carbon credits.
The gardens created by the Pune Municipal Corporation were the study's location and duration (total 66 having an area one acre and above) Pune, Three years had passed (from January 2015 to December 2015, January 2016 to December 2016, January 2017 to December 2017)
Methodology: For this project, gardens with an area of one acre or more were chosen. Each was estimated using Ravindranath and Ostwald's usual procedures [1]. Soil samples were taken at random depths of 30 cm because this is the zone with the most microbial activity. The soil organic carbon was determined using the Walkley Black Wet Oxidation technique.
The total amount of above- and belowground carbon sequestered was estimated to be 7,00,507.83 tonnes, with litter and deadwood accounting for 24,904.05 tonnes and soil organic carbon accounting for 1879.905 tonnes, for a total of 7,27,291.785 tonnes. Exotic species sequester 2,69,287.4 tonnes of carbon, while native species sequester 80,966.55 tonnes. Carbon pricing are US$ 30 (thirty dollars) per tonne in active markets.
Conclusion: Assuming a conservative value of US$ 30 per tonne of CO2 locked in these tested gardens, this carbon sink worth US$ 21818753.55 (about Indian Rs. 1606733011.422/-) is worth US$ 21818753.55 (approximately Indian Rs. 1606733011.422/-).
It will aid in climate mitigation and the reduction of Pune's carbon footprint. Our findings are based on a single field measurement taken twice. Long-term biomass measurements, on the other hand, are required for more accurate and precise results.Author(S) Details
R. Shinde Vijayalaxmi
Department of Environmental Science, Abeda Inamdar Senior College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Camp, Pune-411001 (Affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune), Maharashtra, India.
M. Mahajan Dnyanesh
Department of Botany, Baburaoji Gholap College, Sangvi, Pune-411027(Affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune) Maharashtra, India.
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