CARBON SEQUESTRATION AND CARBON CREDIT POTENTIAL IN A MIXED VEGETATION SITE IN SOUTHERN NIGERIA
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climateenvironment and energyCreator:
EgoSam
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Carbon sequestration is a critical natural process for mitigating climate change by capturing and storing atmos-pheric carbon dioxide (CO₂). This study evaluated the carbon sequestration potential of a mixed forest stand within the University of Benin, Nigeria. The total AGB was calculated to be 148,292.428 kg/ha, resulting in a carbon sequestration value of 342,555.51 kg/ha. This indicates the forest’s capacity to offset the annual CO₂ emissions of approximately 571 individuals in Nigeria. Economically, the plantation could generate an estimated $6,800 (≈₦92 million) in carbon credits based on the Africa Carbon Markets Initiative's projections. The find-ings of this study underscore the potential of university-managed mixed forests for climate change mitigation. The study recommends the development of species-specific allometric models, the integration of remote sensing, and the adoption of sustainable forest management to enhance carbon capture strategies in similar ecosystems.
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