Journal
FORESTS
Volume 12, Issue 6, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/f12060714
Keywords
agroforestry; land restoration; carbon sequestration; smallholder farmers; system adoption
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- National Institute of Forest Science (NIFoS), Republic of Korea
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When restoring degraded landscapes, it is important to consider approaches that balance environmental services and human wellbeing. Agroforestry plays a significant role in restoring degraded lands and ecosystem functions. This study in West Java province identified different agroforestry systems with varying carbon stocks, with species density and diversity affecting carbon stock variations. Farmers noted that these systems also help prevent soil erosion and restore degraded land.
When restoring degraded landscapes, approaches capable of striking a balance between improving environmental services and enhancing human wellbeing need to be considered. Agroforestry is an important option for restoring degraded land and associated ecosystem functions. Using survey, key informant interview and rapid carbon stock appraisal (RaCSA) methods, this study was conducted in five districts in West Java province to examine potential carbon stock in agroforestry systems practiced by smallholder farmers on degraded landscapes. Six agroforestry systems with differing carbon stocks were identified: gmelina (Gmelina arborea Roxb.) + cardamom (Amomum compactum); manglid (Magnolia champaca (L.) Baill. ex Pierre) + cardamom; caddam (Neolamarckiacadamba (Roxb.) Bosser) + cardamom; caddam + elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum Schumach.); mixed-tree + fishpond; and mixed-tree lots. Compared to other systems, mixed-tree lots had the highest carbon stock at 108.9 Mg ha(-1). Carbon stock variations related to species density and diversity. Farmers from research sites said these systems also prevent soil erosion and help to restore degraded land. Farmers' adoption of agroforestry can be enhanced by the implementation of supportive policies and measures, backed by scientific research.
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