Research Article | Published: 01 March 2011

Carbon Sequestration Potential of Agroforestry under CDM in Punjab state of India

Mohit Gera, Giresh Mohan, N. S. Bisht and Neelu Gera

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 34 | Issue: 1 | Page No. 1-10 | 2011
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2011-6LN346 | Cite this article

Abstract

The carbon sequestration potential of trees grown on farmlands of Punjab has been estimated on the basis of data collected from 60 villages. A project based methodological approach was used to estimate the sequestration potential between 2005 and 2035. The results show that there is mitigation potential of 1.63 x 106 tC during the period of analysis and whole of this potential could be achieved at a negative cost where non-carbon revenue is sufficient to offset direct costs. Agroforestry seems to provide attractive options for Punjab state, as large number of farmer’s land area is dedicated to agriculture supported by irrigation facilities and high productivity of land.

Keywords

Root stock, Shifting cultivation, Poplar, Irrigated, Eucalyptus

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Gera, M., Mohan, G., Bisht, N.S. and Gera, N., 2011. Carbon Sequestration Potential of Agroforestry under CDM in Punjab state of India. Indian Journal of Forestry, 34(1), pp.1-10. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2011-6LN346

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