Comparison of Carbon Storage Measurement Methods on Agroforestry Systems in Sakon Nakhon Province, Northeast Thailand

(Yannawut Uttaruk and Teerawong Laosuwan)

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Abstract

The current global climate has changed dramatically. One of the main causes is human activities that contribute to the emission of large amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) from reserve areas into the atmosphere, causing global warming. The objective of this research is the comparison of measurement methods of carbon storage on agroforestry systems in Sakon Nakhon Province, northeast Thailand. The research methodologies comprised 1) the transfer of knowledge to farmers who participated in the project and 2) monitoring carbon sequestration with satellite imagery. The overall results concluded that farmers obtained knowledge and understanding of the causes of global warming as well as adjusted toward the changes in the weather and atmosphere. More than 80% of farmers were able to perform measurements themselves, recording the Diameter at Breast Height (DBH) and total height of the trees. The results of biomass measurement were attained by monitoring carbon sequestration in the agroforestry areas and equalled 38,649.48 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e). The carbon sequestration assessment with satellite imagery was able to assess carbon collection, which was equivalent to 36,343.08 tCO2e.  

KEYWORDS
Carbon sequestration, agroforestry systems, remote sensing, satellite imagery

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