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Start Date
21-4-2021 10:10 AM
End Date
21-4-2021 11:10 AM
Abstract
Forests are globally important carbon sinks. Using University of Maine at Farmington’s Abbott Park, our research asks: 1) How much carbon is stored in Abbott Park? 2) How does carbon storage vary by species? 3) Do patterns of forest regeneration suggest that the future forest will differ in carbon storage potential? Data were collected in 150 m2 belt transects in which diameter breast height (DBH)of all trees ≥ 5 cm were recorded by species. Seedlings and saplings were tallied by species. Allometric equations were used to calculate standing biomass and total carbon. Total carbon storage in Abbott Park was found to be approximately 508,221 kg (560 metric tons).
Recommended Citation
Cherkis, Allen, "Abbott Park Forest Carbon Assessment" (2021). Michael D. Wilson Symposium. 24.
https://scholarworks.umf.maine.edu/mdwsymposium/2021/program/24
Keywords:
Carbon, sequestration, allometric, equation, Abbott Park, forest, UMF
Abbot Park Forest Carbon Presentation full-text
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Abbott Park Forest Carbon Assessment
Forests are globally important carbon sinks. Using University of Maine at Farmington’s Abbott Park, our research asks: 1) How much carbon is stored in Abbott Park? 2) How does carbon storage vary by species? 3) Do patterns of forest regeneration suggest that the future forest will differ in carbon storage potential? Data were collected in 150 m2 belt transects in which diameter breast height (DBH)of all trees ≥ 5 cm were recorded by species. Seedlings and saplings were tallied by species. Allometric equations were used to calculate standing biomass and total carbon. Total carbon storage in Abbott Park was found to be approximately 508,221 kg (560 metric tons).
