Potential model of Scalesia pedunculata carbon sequestration through restoration efforts in agricultural fields of Galapagos.

ABSTRACT: Scalesia pendunculata Hook.f. is the dominant tree in several highlands' areas of the Galapagos Archipelago, yet in inhabited islands the conversion to agricultural fields has reduced its cover. The transition to agroforestry systems including the species shows promising scenarios to restore its cover and to provide ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration. Here, based on field gathered data, we model the potential contribution of S. pedunculata stands in the carbon sequestration of Galapagos. Between 2013-2021, 426 S. pedunculata seedlings were planted in the highlands of Santa Cruz and Floreana islands using several restoration technologies, and their height and survival were monitored every three months. A sub-sample of 276 trees alive since 2020 was used to estimate the DBH base

SUBMITTER: Velasco N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11098518 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature