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This study was carried out in degraded and non-degraded community forests (CF) in the Terai region of Kanchanpur district, Nepal. A total of 63 concentric sample plots each of 500 m2 was laid in the inventory for estimating above and below-ground biomass of forests by using systematic random sampling with a sampling intensity of 0.5%. Mallotus philippinensis and Shorea robusta were the most dominant species in degraded and non-degraded CF accounting Importance Value Index (I.V.I) of 97.16 and 178.49, respectively. Above-ground tree biomass carbon in degraded and non-degraded community forests was 74.64±16.34 t ha-1 and 163.12±20.23 t ha-1, respectively. Soil carbon sequestration in degraded and non-degraded community forests was 42.55±3.10 t ha-1 and 54.21±3.59 t ha-1, respectively. Hence, the estimated total carbon stock was 152.68±22.95 t ha-1 and 301.08±27.07 t ha-1 in degraded and non-degraded community forests, respectively. It was found that the carbon sequestration in the non-degraded community forest was 1.97 times higher than in the degraded community forest. CO2 equivalent in degraded and non-degraded community forests was 553 t ha-1 and 1105 t ha-1, respectively. Statistical analysis showed a significant difference between degraded and non-degraded community forests in terms of its total biomass and carbon sequestration potential (p＜0.05). Studies indicate that the community forest has huge potential and can reward economic benefits from carbon trading to benefit from the REDD+/CDM mechanism by promoting the sustainable conservation of community forests.

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Abstract
Introduction
Materials and Methods
Study area
Data collection and analysis
Aboveground tree biomass (AGTB) and sapling biomass (AGSB)
Leaf, herb and grass biomass (LHGB)
Results and Discussion
Aboveground tree and sapling biomass and carbon stock.
Leaf, herb and grass biomass (LHGB) and carbon stock
Belowground biomass (BGB) and carbon stock
Deadwood biomass (DWB) and carbon stock
Soil organic carbon (SOC) stock
Total biomass and carbon stock
Conclusion
References

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• Rajeev Joshi [ Forest Research Institute (Deemed to be) University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248195, India, Amity Global Education (Lord Buddha College), Affiliated to CTEVT, Tokha Municipality 11, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal ] Corresponding Author
• Hukum Singh [ Forest Ecology and Climate Change Division, Forest Research Institute, P.O New Forest, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248006, India ]
• Ramesh Chhetri [ Forest Research Institute (Deemed to be) University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248195, India, Kali Gandaki Polytechnic Institute, CTEVT, Ghiring 1, Tanahun 33900, Nepal ]
• Karan Yadav [ Department of Forestry, HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar (Garhwal), Uttarakhand 246174, India ]

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• 간행물명

  Journal of Forest and Environmental Science [산림과학연구]

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  계간

• pISSN

  2288-9744

• eISSN

  2288-9752

• 수록기간

  1981~2025

• 등재여부

  KCI 등재

• 십진분류

  KDC 526 DDC 634