Document Type : Research Paper
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Forests and Rangelands Research Department, Semnan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center, AREEO, Semnan, Iran
Abstract
Carbon sequestration in soil and plant tissues is an effective way for climate change mitigation in the world. In this study, the effect of biomechanical operations (gabions which planted by Agropyrum elongatum) on carbon sequestration were examined in the rangelands of Kardeh basin, Mashhad and compared with natural rangelands and non- established waterways. In each treatment, Sampling from soil in two depths, above-below biomass of dominant species and litter were done by a systematic - randomly method and analyzed for carbon stocks. Carbon sequestration in biomechanical treatment during 1996- 2014 has been calculated by subtracting carbon stocks in this treatment and non- established waterways. Generally, total carbon stocks in biomechanical operation (above- below biomass, litter and soil up to 50 cm depth) is 16.23 ton/ha and carbon sequestration in this treatment during these years is 5.69 ton/ha. Also, carbon stocks in natural rangelands and non- established waterways is 54.07 and 10.61 ton/ha respectively. Overall, implementation of biomechanical practices in Kardeh basin in addition to soil conservation and restoration of vegetation,has improved the economic value of eroded lands in terms of carbon stocks and sequestration.
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