Research Article | Published: 01 December 2010

Carbon benefits from triphala plantations in Terai region of Uttarakhand: A financial analysis

Mohit Gera and Suresh  Chauhan

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 17 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 377-385 | 2010
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2010-08P6CW | Cite this article

Abstract

Forestry CDM projects involving afforestation and reforestation offer opportunities for CO2 mitigation by removal of accumulated CO2 in atmosphere, and sequester it in vegetation, soil and wood products. Besides being grown for longer periods, tree species of medicinal importance are associated with recurring benefits to the growers, on account of fruits, seeds and other products. The potential of involvement of low income communities in growing these tree species for sustainable economic returns make these plantations a promising activity under CDM framework. The present study on plantation models of tree species used for making Triphala, i.e., Amla (Phyllanthus emblica), Bahera (Terminalia belirica) and Harar (Terminalia chebula) has shown that there is a sequestration potential in the range of 2.83 to 12.85 tons of CO2 per ha per year with corresponding carbon benefits of Rs. 650/- to Rs. 2954/- and Rs. 1300/- to Rs. 5908/- under carbon prices of $5 and $10 per ton of CO2 respectively, on annual basis for a project period of 30 years. The study has further shown that the increase in returns due to carbon benefits can motivate the small farmers to opt for plantation of these species on farm bunds.

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Gera, M. and Chauhan, S., 2010. Carbon benefits from triphala plantations in Terai region of Uttarakhand: A financial analysis. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 17(4), pp.377-385. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2010-08P6CW

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