Abstract
The present study deals with the assessment of density of trees (D), biomass (B) and carbon sequestration (CS) of trees on three aspects, viz. north-west (NW), north-east (NE) and south-east (SE) at different forest stands dominated by Quercus leucotrichophora, Quercus glauca and Pinus roxburghii in Nainital District Kumoun Himalya. The density of trees, saplings and seedlings across Community forests varied from 420-840, 110-6200 and 3510-11250 individuals ha-1, respectively. Total biomass of trees at different aspects ranged from 253 - 429 t ha-1. Total carbon storage of trees was 120.22 t C ha-1 on NW aspect (Banj Oak forest), 203.57 t C ha-1 on NE aspect (Chir Pine forest) and 157.47 t C ha-1 on SE aspect (Chir Pine forest). The carbon storage as well as biomass storage value is higher on northern aspect. It can be concluded that north aspect play an important role in forest growth and maturity which is required for sustainable development/ sustainability of environment. The huge amount of carbon storage by studied Van Panchayat forest sites will help to minimize CO2 rise in the atmosphere.
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