Potensi Simpanan Karbon pada Tegakan Campuran Akasia dan Puspa di KHDTK Haurbentes Kabupaten Bogor

Abstract

Forest has an important role in controlling global warming. Forest absorbs CO2 and stores it as plant biomass through the process of photosynthesis. The purpose of this research is to calculate biomass and carbon storage potential of acacia and puspa mixed stand at KHDTK Haurbentes, Bogor. The research was conducted by making sample plots measuring 20 x 20 meters. The measurement of the biomass of saplings, poles, and trees was carried out using a non-destructive method, while the measurement of the biomass of litter and understorey using a destructive method. The analysis of litter and understorey samples to obtain the dry weight of the kiln and stored carbon is carry out at Pengaruh Hutan Laboratory, Faculty of Forestry and Enviroment, IPB. The result of this research showed that potential for biomass and carbon storage of acacia and puspa mixed stand at KHDTK Haurbentes are 31.70 ton/ha and 15.62 ton/ha. The estimation of carbon storage was directly proportional to biomass potential.