This chapter presents methods to quantify carbon stocks and carbon stock changes in biomass of trees in agricultural landscapes. Specifically it assesses approaches for their applicability to smallholder farms and other tree enterprises in agricultural landscapes. Measurement techniques are evaluated across three criteria: accuracy, cost, and scale. We then recommend techniques appropriate for users looking to quantify carbon in tree biomass at the whole-farm and landscape scales. A basic understanding of the carbon cycle and the concepts of biomass assessment is assumed.
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-29794-1_6Altmetric score:
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Publication year
2016
Authors
Kuyah, S.; Mbow C; Sileshi G W; Tully K L; van Noordwijk, M.; Rosenstock T S
Language
English
Keywords
biomass, terrestrial carbon stocks, agricultural landscapes, carbon stocks, carbon sequestration, climate change mitigation
