Total biomass, carbon stock and carbon dioxide sequestration value of kandelia candel stands on Payung Island, Banyuasin II Sub-district, Banyuasin Regency, South Sumatera

Abstract

Background: This research aims to analyze the value of biomass, carbon reserves and carbon dioxide uptake in Kandelia candel (L.) Druce stands and compare the values at both observation stations. Methods: Using the purposive sampling method, observation stations were determined based on the presence of K. candel with stem diameter ≥ 5 cm. Comparison of biomass values, carbon reserves and carbon dioxide uptake at the two stations was analyzed using graphic analysis. Results: The results of this research show that the biomass value from the two observation stations is 342.70 tons/ha with the highest biomass value found at station II, namely 193.69 tons/ha. The carbon reserve value is 157.65 C/ha, while the carbon dioxide uptake value is 571.32 tonnes CO2/ha. Conclusion: The values of biomass, carbon reserves and carbon dioxide uptake at the two observation stations are different due to differences in stem diameter