Analysis of carbon sequestration by dominant trees in urban areas of Thane city
by Aasawari A. Tak; Umesh B. Kakde
International Journal of Global Warming (IJGW), Vol. 20, No. 1, 2020

Abstract: The present investigation was conducted to estimate the total carbon sequestered by urban trees in Thane city (India). The total tree biomass, total stored carbon, and CO2 removed by urban trees was determined by with allometric model/volume equations and compared. Using random sampling plot method 50 plots with 0.04 ha each, generated to facilitate measurements of trees. It was observed that, carbon sequestration (kgC/tree) was highest in Azadirachta indica, 3,289.8 kgC/tree, followed by Ficus benghalensis (2,375.5 kgC/tree), Tamarindius indica (1,666.9 kgC/tree), Casurina equisetifolia (1,530.5 kgC/tree) and Pongamia pinnata (865.9 kgC/tree). The investigation data will be helpful to evaluate the role of urban trees in reducing atmospheric the carbon dioxide. The study will also be useful in assessment of carbon storage potential of the several regions, which are under the threat of air pollution issues worldwide in near future.

Online publication date: Fri, 24-Jan-2020

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