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Philip E., . and Abdul Rahim N., . and Mohd Haniff H., . (2009) Carbon sequestration in oil palms and forests. [Proceedings Paper]
Abstract
Tropical deforestation has been keenly debated in the international fora. IPCC estimated that about 17 ofthe total emissions were from the deforestations. Efforts to reduce deforestations are keenly debated in the international fora and financial mechanism is being discussed Along these lines peatlands especially the tropical peatlands are also being accusations are leveled at unsustainable use of peatlands. and oil palm cultivation. In addition the EU OECD The World Bank and FAO have argued that the use of biofuel will create food security issues and will increase the pressure on arable lands. Peat swamp forest was considered as marginal ecosystems in the past and efforts have been intensified to grow profitable crops in these areas to supplement the community;s income. Three crops that have successfully been planted in peatlands are sago oil palm and pineapple. In addition the peat swamp forest was drained as part of the management practice. However with the advent in climate change research the peat swamp forest has come under attack for the CO emissions both from deforestation and management practices. The drained peat swamp forest has emitted CO. Drainage increases soil aeration which enhances soil respiration rates and hence peat subsidence. This paper looks at the carbon sequestration in oil palm plantations and forests that could offset the anthropogenic GHG emissions. Current finding indicates that oil palm cultivation is the best option in degraded peatland . CO2 emission from oil palm was half of that from degraded peatlands and perhaps be the best option to reduce CO2 emissions and potential global warming.
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Abstract
Tropical deforestation has been keenly debated in the international fora. IPCC estimated that about 17 ofthe total emissions were from the deforestations. Efforts to reduce deforestations are keenly debated in the international fora and financial mechanism is being discussed Along these lines peatlands especially the tropical peatlands are also being accusations are leveled at unsustainable use of peatlands. and oil palm cultivation. In addition the EU OECD The World Bank and FAO have argued that the use of biofuel will create food security issues and will increase the pressure on arable lands. Peat swamp forest was considered as marginal ecosystems in the past and efforts have been intensified to grow profitable crops in these areas to supplement the community;s income. Three crops that have successfully been planted in peatlands are sago oil palm and pineapple. In addition the peat swamp forest was drained as part of the management practice. However with the advent in climate change research the peat swamp forest has come under attack for the CO emissions both from deforestation and management practices. The drained peat swamp forest has emitted CO. Drainage increases soil aeration which enhances soil respiration rates and hence peat subsidence. This paper looks at the carbon sequestration in oil palm plantations and forests that could offset the anthropogenic GHG emissions. Current finding indicates that oil palm cultivation is the best option in degraded peatland . CO2 emission from oil palm was half of that from degraded peatlands and perhaps be the best option to reduce CO2 emissions and potential global warming.
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| Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
|---|---|
| Additional Information: | Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Darul Ehsan Malaysia. mal TP684 P3I61 2009 vol. 1 Call Number |
| AGROVOC Term: | Oil palm |
| AGROVOC Term: | Forests |
| AGROVOC Term: | Plantations |
| AGROVOC Term: | Deforestation |
| AGROVOC Term: | emission |
| AGROVOC Term: | Soil respiration |
| AGROVOC Term: | Peatlands |
| AGROVOC Term: | Mangrove forests |
| AGROVOC Term: | Swamp soils |
| AGROVOC Term: | Ecosystems |
| Geographical Term: | MALAYSIA |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim |
| Last Modified: | 24 Apr 2025 05:15 |
| URI: | http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/12376 |
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