Abstract
Lateritic soils of West Bengal supporting Sal (Shorea robusta Gaertn. f.) under different management systems viz., by Forest Protection Committee (FPC), Forest Department and without any management were studied to characterize the soils and their carbon sequestration potential. Soils were medium to high in bulk density, low in pH, low to medium in organic carbon, low in clay content and cation exchange capacity. The study reveals that the soils managed FPC contain higher carbon stock in comparison to that of plantation stand (managed by Forest Department) and degraded forest soils (all are in a contiguous area). The FPC management improves the soil health with comparatively high organic matter content which in turn lowers the bulk density, making the soil porous with higher moisture and nutrient holding capacity which ultimately enhances the carbon sequestration of soil. These results will be useful to the planners, forest managers and administrators.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
