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The document discusses the carbon sequestration potential of various vegetation types, highlighting their roles in mitigating climate change. It identifies forests, grasslands, wetlands, agricultural lands, and urban green spaces as key contributors, with forests and wetlands being the most effective. The document emphasizes the importance of restoration and sustainable management practices to enhance carbon storage and address challenges like deforestation.

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Carbon Sequestration Potential Presentation

The document discusses the carbon sequestration potential of various vegetation types, highlighting their roles in mitigating climate change. It identifies forests, grasslands, wetlands, agricultural lands, and urban green spaces as key contributors, with forests and wetlands being the most effective. The document emphasizes the importance of restoration and sustainable management practices to enhance carbon storage and address challenges like deforestation.

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Carbon Sequestration Potential

of Different Vegetation Types


Exploring Nature’s Role in Mitigating
Climate Change
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Introduction
• • Carbon sequestration is the process of
capturing and storing atmospheric CO₂.
• • It's essential for mitigating global warming.
• • Vegetation plays a critical role by absorbing
CO₂ during photosynthesis and storing it in
biomass and soil.
Types of Vegetation
• • Forests (Tropical, Temperate, Boreal)
• • Grasslands & Rangelands
• • Wetlands
• • Agricultural Lands
• • Urban Green Spaces
Forests
• • Tropical Forests: High carbon storage due to
dense biomass.
• • Temperate Forests: Moderate sequestration,
seasonal variations.
• • Boreal Forests: Store large carbon in soils
(e.g., permafrost).
Grasslands and Rangelands
• • Store carbon mainly in roots and soil.
• • Resilient to disturbances like fire and
grazing.
• • Less carbon than forests but more stable
long-term.
Wetlands
• • Peatlands and mangroves have highest
carbon density per unit area.
• • Store carbon in waterlogged, low-oxygen
soils.
• • Extremely efficient long-term carbon
storage.
Agricultural Lands
• • Sequestration through cover cropping, no-
till, agroforestry.
• • Limited individually, but high scalability.
• • Conservation practices increase carbon
storage.
Urban Green Spaces
• • Includes parks, urban forests, and green
roofs.
• • Moderate sequestration, enhances urban
resilience.
• • Co-benefits include air purification and
temperature regulation.
Comparison of Vegetation Types
• Vegetation | Biomass | Soil Carbon | Stability
| CO₂ Potential (t/ha/yr)
• -----------|---------|-------------|-----------|-----------
--------------
• Tropical Forest | High | Moderate | Moderate
| ~5–10
• Grasslands | Low | High | High | ~1–2
• Wetlands | Moderate | Very High | Very High
| ~3–6
• Agriculture | Low | Moderate | Varies | ~0.5–
Key Takeaways
• • Forests lead in overall sequestration.
• • Wetlands are densest carbon sinks.
• • Grasslands are stable carbon stores.
• • Agriculture and cities also contribute with
good practices.
Challenges & Considerations
• • Deforestation and degradation reduce
capacity.
• • Land use changes threaten carbon sinks.
• • Need for economic and policy support.
• • Monitoring and verification essential.
Conclusion
• • Diverse vegetation types are vital for carbon
storage.
• • Restoration, conservation, and sustainable
management are key.
• • Nature-based solutions support climate
goals.
References
• • IPCC Reports (2021)
• • FAO Carbon Sequestration Guidelines
• • ResearchGate publications
• • Scientific articles on carbon sinks and land
use
Q&A
• Any questions or discussions?

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