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Int. J. Fores. Env. | Volume 03, Issue 01, 100-113 | https://doi.org/10.18801/ijfee.030121.11
​Article type: Research article | Received: 14.11.20; Revised: 09.12.20; First published online: 15 January 2021.

Carbon stock assessment through above-ground biomass of trees at different forest composition in Mt. Malindawag, Lubilan, Naawan, Misamis Oriental, Philippines

Marne G. Origenes 1 and Renato L. Lapitan 2
1 Graduate School, University of the Philippines at Los Banos, Philippines.
2 Institute of Renewable Natural Resources, College of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of the Philippines, Philippines.

✉  Corresponding author: [email protected] (Laptain, RL); Contact no: +639276175759.
Abstract
It is documented that the amounts of carbon stored and its level of degradation in different forests compositions  and different types of forest is mostly unknown, Philippines is no exemption as little was done in some places of this country. This study was conducted to assess carbon stock through above ground biomass of trees at different forest composition in Mt. Malindawag. There were three (3) 20m x 20m sample plots (quadrats) (400m2 equivalent to 0.04 ha) established as replicate plots provided with 50m intervals. Forest composition such as the Agroforestry area, mixed forest area and the Plantation forest were assessed in terms of the number of individuals, number of species, diameter, and height to calculate the biomass, tree biomass density as well as the carbon stock. Based on the results of the study conducted in different forest compositions of Mt. Malindawag, plantation forest has the highest carbon stocking rate. However, these results were not significantly different from the other forest composition. This was associated with a higher accumulated diameter, which resulted in higher biomass and eventually carbon stock. Species found in this forest composition are productive and have lesser number of individuals; therefore, there is lesser competition for resources such as light. Such a mechanism might contribute to the higher biomass and carbon stock. However, the result may not be right to other areas due to uncontrollable factors, anthropogenic and environmental factors. Hence, it is recommended to have further studies on areas where trees have similar age, species diversity index as well as stand development and site productivity for a more accurate and quantifiable carbon stock.
 
Key Words: Carbon storage, Forest composition, Agroforestry, Mixed forest, Plantation forest, Tree biomass and Species diversity index.
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Origenes and Lapitan “Carbon stock assessment through above ground biomass of trees at different forest composition in Mt. Malindawag, Lubilan, Naawan, Misamis Oriental, Philippines”. International Journal of Forestry, Ecology and Environment, 03(01) (2021): 100-113.
 
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Origenes, M. G. and Lapitan, R. L. (2021). Carbon stock assessment through above ground biomass of trees at different forest composition in Mt. Malindawag, Lubilan, Naawan, Misamis Oriental, Philippines. International Journal of Forestry, Ecology and Environment, 03(01), 100-113.
 
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Origenes, M. G. and Lapitan, R. L. “Carbon stock assessment through above ground biomass of trees at different forest composition in Mt. Malindawag, Lubilan, Naawan, Misamis Oriental, Philippines”. International Journal of Forestry, Ecology and Environment, 03(01) (2021): 100-113.
 
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Origenes, M. G. and Lapitan, R. L. 2021. Carbon stock assessment through above ground biomass of trees at different forest composition in Mt. Malindawag, Lubilan, Naawan, Misamis Oriental, Philippines. International Journal of Forestry, Ecology and Environment, 03(01), pp. 100-113.
 
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Origenes MG and Lapitan RL. Carbon stock assessment through above ground biomass of trees at different forest composition in Mt. Malindawag, Lubilan, Naawan, Misamis Oriental, Philippines. International Journal of Forestry, Ecology and Environment, 2021 January 03(01): 100-113.
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