Carbon stock dynamics in biosphere reserves and mountainous forest ecosystems
Comprehensive knowledge of the spatiotemporal dynamics of carbon stocks and their drivers in biosphere reserves and mountainous ecosystems is crucial for developing successful conservation policies and programs. A synthesis of 63 studies reveals a mean decrease of 12.58 % in carbon stocks from 1975...
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| description | Comprehensive knowledge of the spatiotemporal dynamics of carbon stocks and their drivers in biosphere reserves and mountainous ecosystems is crucial for developing successful conservation policies and programs. A synthesis of 63 studies reveals a mean decrease of 12.58 % in carbon stocks from 1975 to 2023 due to deforestation for agriculture and forest degradation. Effective policy intervention, enforcement, participatory forest restoration and management, fulfilling local communities’ socioeconomic needs, and sustainable agricultural practices are major to ensuring the sustainability of these ecosystems. The findings highlight the importance of adaptive management, community engagement, and innovative conservation strategies in enhancing carbon sequestration and resilience against climate change. These insights are valuable for policymakers, conservationists, and researchers aiming to balance ecological integrity with socioeconomic development. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-091d222522bb45a49984fe413040ffad2025-02-02T05:29:24ZengElsevierTrees, Forests and People2666-71932025-03-0119100789Carbon stock dynamics in biosphere reserves and mountainous forest ecosystemsErmias Debie0Tesfaye Wasihun Abro1Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia; Corresponding author.Range Ecology and Dryland Biodiversity Program, College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences, Haramaya University, Maya City, Ethiopia; Department of Geography & Environmental Studies, Dire Dawa University, Dire Dawa, EthiopiaComprehensive knowledge of the spatiotemporal dynamics of carbon stocks and their drivers in biosphere reserves and mountainous ecosystems is crucial for developing successful conservation policies and programs. A synthesis of 63 studies reveals a mean decrease of 12.58 % in carbon stocks from 1975 to 2023 due to deforestation for agriculture and forest degradation. Effective policy intervention, enforcement, participatory forest restoration and management, fulfilling local communities’ socioeconomic needs, and sustainable agricultural practices are major to ensuring the sustainability of these ecosystems. The findings highlight the importance of adaptive management, community engagement, and innovative conservation strategies in enhancing carbon sequestration and resilience against climate change. These insights are valuable for policymakers, conservationists, and researchers aiming to balance ecological integrity with socioeconomic development.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666719325000172Biodiversity hotspotLand use land cover changeForest carbon stockSustainable developmentConservation strategies |
| spellingShingle | Ermias Debie Tesfaye Wasihun Abro Carbon stock dynamics in biosphere reserves and mountainous forest ecosystems Trees, Forests and People Biodiversity hotspot Land use land cover change Forest carbon stock Sustainable development Conservation strategies |
| title | Carbon stock dynamics in biosphere reserves and mountainous forest ecosystems |
| title_full | Carbon stock dynamics in biosphere reserves and mountainous forest ecosystems |
| title_fullStr | Carbon stock dynamics in biosphere reserves and mountainous forest ecosystems |
| title_full_unstemmed | Carbon stock dynamics in biosphere reserves and mountainous forest ecosystems |
| title_short | Carbon stock dynamics in biosphere reserves and mountainous forest ecosystems |
| title_sort | carbon stock dynamics in biosphere reserves and mountainous forest ecosystems |
| topic | Biodiversity hotspot Land use land cover change Forest carbon stock Sustainable development Conservation strategies |
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