The area between the eastern side of Lamandau river and the western side of Lamandau River Wildlife Reserve (LRWR), Kota Waringin Lama, Central Kalimantan, is considered to be a ‘buffer area’ for the reserve. This area was classified as ‘production forest’ with logging rights assigned to a private forestry company and slated for ‘conversion’ to non-forest uses. Given this ‘planned conversion’ status, reassigning the area to remain under natural forest cover could qualify for support as early REDD (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation) implementation action. The logging activity ceased in 2003 and left a pretty much depleted landscape of logged-over forest. Part of the area has peat soils. Quantification of the carbon stock and recovery potential is an essential component of REDD planning for the buffer area. The LRWR is important for orangutan conservation and a buffer zone with wildlife - friendly, human land use is desirable.
Publication year
2010
Authors
Rahayu, S.; Joshi L; Ekadinata, A.; van Noordwijk, M.; Khasanah, N.M.
Language
English
Keywords
forest management, rapid carbon stock appraisal (racsa), carbon, buffer
Geographic
Indonesia
