Carbon sequestration is thought to be a promising means for reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide, an important greenhouse gas. If carbon becomes an internationally-traded commodity, as it appears likely, then monitoring the amount of carbonfixed by projects will become a critical component of any trading system. Winrock International has developed a cost-effective system for monitoring carbon storage in forestry and agroforestry projects. The purpose of this study was to field test those carbon monitoring methods for agroforestry systems in Indonesia. The specific objectives of the study were:1. Measure the carbon in above -ground biomass, soils, litter, and herbaceous vegetation of home garden systems in Indonesia.2. Evaluate the carbon monitoring methods and make recommendations for their improvement.
Publication year
1999
Authors
Language
English
Keywords
carbon, soil, roots
Geographic
Indonesia
