Remote Sensing Application in Carbon Sequestration
Ramya, A.
Dept. of Environmental Sciences, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (641 003), India
Karthikeyan, G.
Dept. of Environmental Sciences, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (641 003), India
Dhevagi, P.*
Dept. of Environmental Sciences, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (641 003), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Carbon sequestration, Perennial vegetation, Remote sensing, Standing biomass
Abstract
Perennial vegetation is the most important element in the terrestrial carbon sequestration. Their key role in ecosystem dynamics is well known. However, it is paradoxical that the vegetation has undergone destruction and degradation in the modern times due to industrial and technological advancement achieved by the human society. This advancement has resulted in emission of carbon dioxide. Therefore there is an imperative need to address environmental issues related to them. Trees are important sink for atmospheric carbon i.e., carbon dioxide, since 50% of their standing biomass is carbon itself. Importance of forested area in carbon sequestration is already accepted and well documented. Ever green fruit trees, and needle leaf vegetation also have similar carbon sequestration ability as that of forest trees.
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