Research Article | Published: 01 December 2008

Forestry based carbon sequestrations option for India

Ajay Kumar Mohapatra

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 31 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 483-490 | 2008
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2008-W54D8R | Cite this article

Abstract

Carbon capture and sequestration through forests scan play in important role in reducing India’s GHG emissions, as consumption of fossil is unlikely to slow down given India’s reliance on coal power and other non renewable sources. Land use and forest enhancement strategy can provide a significant climate change mitigation option for India. Since climate change has a long term impact on ecology and economy of developing countries, India need to redefine its priorities currently envisioned in the national forest and environment policy and has to incorporate a C management agenda. It being the sixth largest emitter, forest can act as a major terrestrial sink provided forestry practices integrate C balance approaches.

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Mohapatra, A.K., 2008. Forestry based carbon sequestrations option for India. Indian Journal of Forestry, 31(4), pp.483-490. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2008-W54D8R

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