Carbon sequestration and soil properties in forests of Nepal

Abstract

Forest soils are important for nutrient cycling and development of forest vegetation. The important of forests of Nepal in carbon storage is globally recognized. In this context, this study reports the findings of systematic analysis of the published journal articles in past 50 years of Nepal on forest soils of Nepal. It is found that restoration of the degraded forest land is important for maintain forest soil properties and carbon storage. Socioeconomic factors such as population reduction, promoting off-farm employment and economic incentives are important to reverse forest land degradation.