An estimation of ecosystem services provided by urban and peri-urban forests: a case study in Juiz de Fora, Brazil / Uma estimativa dos serviços ecossistêmicos fornecidos pelas florestas urbanas e peri-urbanas: um estudo de caso em Juiz de Fora, Brasil

ABSTRACT: Urban expansion has led to the replacement of natural landscapes and environmental degradation, making cities and their urban and peri-urban forests (UPFs) vulnerable to climate change, especially on the formation of heat islands. Using i-Tree Canopy program (v. 7.0), we estimate the ecosystem services provided by UPFs in Juiz de Fora (Minas Gerais State, Southeastern Brazil), through the analysis of the (1) annual removal of atmospheric pollutants, (2) annual removal of atmospheric carbon, (3) total carbon stock in vegetation, and (4) the monetary benefits of sequestered and stocked carbon, based on Future Carbon Credit (CFI2Z1) as a monetary proxy. The results showed an average total amount of removal of 4.45 thousand tons of air pollution annually. The average annual total carbon storage was 158 thousand tons and the equivalent CO2 was 580 thousand tons, with an estimated total value of R$ 173 million per year. Significant values of the gross carbon stock (3.98 million tons) and equivalent CO2 (14.59 million tons) were found, being valued at R$ 4.35 billion. We concluded that the Juiz de Fora UPFs have a great potential for socio-environmental and economic benefits.

RESUMO: A expansão urbana levou à substituição de paisagens naturais por paisagens urbanas e à degradação ambiental, tornando cidades e suas florestas urbanas e peri-urbanas (FUPs) vulneráveis às mudanças climáticas, especialmente à formação de ilhas de calor. Utilizando o software i-Tree Canopy (v.7.0), estimamos os serviços ecossistêmicos promovidos pelas UPFs em Juiz de Fora (Minas Gerais, Sudeste do Brasil), por meio da análise de (1) remoção anual de poluentes atmosféricos, (2) remoção anual de carbono atmosférico, (3) estoque de carbono na vegetação e (4) os benefícios monetários do carbono sequestrado anualmente e estocado, utilizando o Mercado de Crédito de Carbono Futuro (CFI2Z1) como um proxy monetário. Os resultados apresentam uma quantidade total média de remoção de 4,45 mil toneladas de poluentes do ar, anualmente. O armazenamento médio anual de carbono total foi de 158 mil toneladas e o de CO2 equivalente foi de 580 mil toneladas, com um valor total estimado anual de R$ 173 milhões. Foram encontrados expressivos valores do estoque bruto de carbono (3,98 milhões de toneladas) e CO2 equivalente (14,59 milhões de toneladas), sendo avaliado em R$ 4,35 bilhões. Concluímos que as FUPs de Juiz de Fora possuem um grande potencial para benefícios socioambientais e econômicos.

An estimation of ecosystem services provided by urban and peri-urban forests: a case study in Juiz de Fora, Brazil / Uma estimativa dos serviços ecossistêmicos fornecidos pelas florestas urbanas e peri-urbanas: um estudo de caso em Juiz de Fora, Brasil

Urban expansion has led to the replacement of natural landscapes and environmental degradation, making cities and their urban and peri-urban forests (UPFs) vulnerable to climate change, especially on the formation of heat islands. Using i-Tree Canopy program (v. 7.0), we estimate the ecosystem services provided by UPFs in Juiz de Fora (Minas Gerais State, Southeastern Brazil), through the analysis of the (1) annual removal of atmospheric pollutants, (2) annual removal of atmospheric carbon, (3) total carbon stock in vegetation, and (4) the monetary benefits of sequestered and stocked carbon, based on Future Carbon Credit (CFI2Z1) as a monetary proxy. The results showed an average total amount of removal of 4.45 thousand tons of air pollution annually. The average annual total carbon storage was 158 thousand tons and the equivalent CO2 was 580 thousand tons, with an estimated total value of R$ 173 million per year. Significant values of the gross carbon stock (3.98 million tons) and equivalent CO2 (14.59 million tons) were found, being valued at R$ 4.35 billion. We concluded that the Juiz de Fora UPFs have a great potential for socio-environmental and economic benefits.

A expansão urbana levou à substituição de paisagens naturais por paisagens urbanas e à degradação ambiental, tornando cidades e suas florestas urbanas e peri-urbanas (FUPs) vulneráveis às mudanças climáticas, especialmente à formação de ilhas de calor. Utilizando o software i-Tree Canopy (v.7.0), estimamos os serviços ecossistêmicos promovidos pelas UPFs em Juiz de Fora (Minas Gerais, Sudeste do Brasil), por meio da análise de (1) remoção anual de poluentes atmosféricos, (2) remoção anual de carbono atmosférico, (3) estoque de carbono na vegetação e (4) os benefícios monetários do carbono sequestrado anualmente e estocado, utilizando o Mercado de Crédito de Carbono Futuro (CFI2Z1) como um proxy monetário. Os resultados apresentam uma quantidade total média de remoção de 4,45 mil toneladas de poluentes do ar, anualmente. O armazenamento médio anual de carbono total foi de 158 mil toneladas e o de CO2 equivalente foi de 580 mil toneladas, com um valor total estimado anual de R$ 173 milhões. Foram encontrados expressivos valores do estoque bruto de carbono (3,98 milhões de toneladas) e CO2 equivalente (14,59 milhões de toneladas), sendo avaliado em R$ 4,35 bilhões. Concluímos que as FUPs de Juiz de Fora possuem um grande potencial para benefícios socioambientais e econômicos.

Teores e estoques de carbono orgânico do solo em diferentes usos da terra no Planalto Sul de Santa Catarina / Contents and stocks of soil organic carbon in different types of land use in the Southern Plateau of Santa Catarina (Brazil)

O estudo das modificações do carbono do solo provocadas pela mudança de uso da terra possibilita adotar medidas que reduzam os riscos de futuros impactos negativos. O objetivo da pesquisa foi quantificar e comparar os teores (COT) e os estoques (EC) de carbono orgânico total do solo em diferentes usos da terra na região do Planalto Sul de Santa Catarina. Foram selecionadas áreas sob floresta natural (FN), plantio de pinus (PP), campo natural pastejado (CP) e sucessão de lavoura e pastagem (LP). Amostras de solo foram coletadas nas camadas de 0-5, 5-10, 10-20 e 20-40 cm, onde foram determinados os teores e calculados os estoques de carbono orgânico total por dois métodos, considerando a camada equivalente e a massa equivalente de solo. Os diferentes usos da terra influenciam os COT e os EC, os quais são maiores na condição de FN. Os valores de COT foram, respectivamente, 33,9; 27,1; 26,0 e 23,2 g kg-1 para FN, PP, CP e LP, na média da camada de 0-40 cm, enquanto os EC até a profundidade de 40 cm foram, respectivamente, 121,5; 113,8; 112,4 e 100,6 Mg ha-1 com base na camada equivalente de solo e 121,5; 102,2; 99,1 e 89,8 Mg ha-1 após correção pela massa equivalente de solo. A adequada gestão de uso do solo, a recuperação de matas e a florestação das terras são passos importantes para permitir o sequestro de carbono no solo.

The study of soil carbon changes caused by the land use alteration allows adopting measures to reduce the risk of future negative impacts. This study aimed to quantify and compare the contents (TOC) and stocks (SOC) of total organic carbon for different types of land use in the southern Plateau of Santa Catarina. The areas selected were natural forest (NF), planted pine (PP), natural rangeland (NR), and crops in succession with pasture (CSP). Soil samples were collected at depths of 0-5, 5-10, 10-20, and 20-40 cm, where the TOC were determined and the SOC were calculated by two methods, one considering the equivalent soil layer and the other the equivalent soil mass. The different types of land use influence the TOC and SOC, which are higher in the NF. The TOC values were, respectively 33.9; 27.1; 26.0, and 23.2 g kg-1 for NF, PP, NR and CSP, in the soil layer average of 0-40 cm. The EC values up to the depth of 40 cm were respectively 121.5; 113.8; 112.4, and 100.6 Mg ha-1, based on the equivalent soil layer, and 121.5; 102.2; 99.1 and 89.8 Mg ha-1 after correction for the equivalent soil mass. Proper management of land use, recovery of forests and afforestation of lands are important steps to allow carbon sequestration in the soil.

Teores e estoques de carbono orgânico do solo em diferentes usos da terra no Planalto Sul de Santa Catarina / Contents and stocks of soil organic carbon in different types of land use in the Southern Plateau of Santa Catarina (Brazil)

O estudo das modificações do carbono do solo provocadas pela mudança de uso da terra possibilita adotar medidas que reduzam os riscos de futuros impactos negativos. O objetivo da pesquisa foi quantificar e comparar os teores (COT) e os estoques (EC) de carbono orgânico total do solo em diferentes usos da terra na região do Planalto Sul de Santa Catarina. Foram selecionadas áreas sob floresta natural (FN), plantio de pinus (PP), campo natural pastejado (CP) e sucessão de lavoura e pastagem (LP). Amostras de solo foram coletadas nas camadas de 0-5, 5-10, 10-20 e 20-40 cm, onde foram determinados os teores e calculados os estoques de carbono orgânico total por dois métodos, considerando a camada equivalente e a massa equivalente de solo. Os diferentes usos da terra influenciam os COT e os EC, os quais são maiores na condição de FN. Os valores de COT foram, respectivamente, 33,9; 27,1; 26,0 e 23,2 g kg-1 para FN, PP, CP e LP, na média da camada de 0-40 cm, enquanto os EC até a profundidade de 40 cm foram, respectivamente, 121,5; 113,8; 112,4 e 100,6 Mg ha-1 com base na camada equivalente de solo e 121,5; 102,2; 99,1 e 89,8 Mg ha-1 após correção pela massa equivalente de solo. A adequada gestão de uso do solo, a recuperação de matas e a florestação das terras são passos importantes para permitir o sequestro de carbono no solo.(AU)

The study of soil carbon changes caused by the land use alteration allows adopting measures to reduce the risk of future negative impacts. This study aimed to quantify and compare the contents (TOC) and stocks (SOC) of total organic carbon for different types of land use in the southern Plateau of Santa Catarina. The areas selected were natural forest (NF), planted pine (PP), natural rangeland (NR), and crops in succession with pasture (CSP). Soil samples were collected at depths of 0-5, 5-10, 10-20, and 20-40 cm, where the TOC were determined and the SOC were calculated by two methods, one considering the equivalent soil layer and the other the equivalent soil mass. The different types of land use influence the TOC and SOC, which are higher in the NF. The TOC values were, respectively 33.9; 27.1; 26.0, and 23.2 g kg-1 for NF, PP, NR and CSP, in the soil layer average of 0-40 cm. The EC values up to the depth of 40 cm were respectively 121.5; 113.8; 112.4, and 100.6 Mg ha-1, based on the equivalent soil layer, and 121.5; 102.2; 99.1 and 89.8 Mg ha-1 after correction for the equivalent soil mass. Proper management of land use, recovery of forests and afforestation of lands are important steps to allow carbon sequestration in the soil.(AU)

Simulation of soil organic carbon changes in Vertisols under conservation tillage using the RothC model

The purpose of this study was to determine the measured and simulated rates of soil organic carbon (SOC) change in Vertisols in short-term experiments when the tillage system is changed from traditional tillage (TT) to conservation tillage (CT). The study was conducted in plots in four locations in the state of Michoacán and two locations in the state of Guanajuato. In the SOC change simulation, the RothC-26.3 carbon model was evaluated with different C inputs to the soil (ET1-ET5). ET was the measured shoot biomass (SB) plus estimated rhizodeposition (RI). RI was tested at values of 10, 15, 18, 36 and 50 % total biomass (TB). The SOC changes were simulated with the best trial where ET3 = SB + (0.18*TB). Values for model efficiency and the coefficient of correlation were in the ranges of 0.56 to 0.75 and 0.79 to 0.92, respectively. The average rate of SOC change, measured and simulated, in the study period was 3.0 and 1.9 Mg ha-1 yr-1, respectively; later, in a simulation period of 45 years, SOC change was 1.2 ± 0.8. In particular, without making adjustments in the RothC parameters and with information on measured plant residue C inputs to the soil, it was possible to simulate changes in SOC with RothC and estimate trends over a period of more than 45 years.

Simulation of soil organic carbon changes in Vertisols under conservation tillage using the RothC model

The purpose of this study was to determine the measured and simulated rates of soil organic carbon (SOC) change in Vertisols in short-term experiments when the tillage system is changed from traditional tillage (TT) to conservation tillage (CT). The study was conducted in plots in four locations in the state of Michoacán and two locations in the state of Guanajuato. In the SOC change simulation, the RothC-26.3 carbon model was evaluated with different C inputs to the soil (ET1-ET5). ET was the measured shoot biomass (SB) plus estimated rhizodeposition (RI). RI was tested at values of 10, 15, 18, 36 and 50 % total biomass (TB). The SOC changes were simulated with the best trial where ET3 = SB + (0.18*TB). Values for model efficiency and the coefficient of correlation were in the ranges of 0.56 to 0.75 and 0.79 to 0.92, respectively. The average rate of SOC change, measured and simulated, in the study period was 3.0 and 1.9 Mg ha-1 yr-1, respectively; later, in a simulation period of 45 years, SOC change was 1.2 ± 0.8. In particular, without making adjustments in the RothC parameters and with information on measured plant residue C inputs to the soil, it was possible to simulate changes in SOC with RothC and estimate trends over a period of more than 45 years.(AU)

Lighting up the dark side of the ocean: biodiversity and ecology of deep-sea fishes from the Southwestern Tropical Atlantic

Neste trabalho propomos um estudo sobre a biodiversidade e ecologia dos peixes mesopelágicos (0200 m de profundidade) do Atlântico Sudoeste Tropical (AST). Para isso, foram utilizados dados provenientes de dois cruzeiros oceanográficos, realizados em 2015 e 2017, no âmbito do Projeto ABRACOS. Com base nesse material, foram compiladas informações sobre o habitat, diversidade, abundância, distribuição, e ecologia trófica de milhares de espécimes mesopelágicos. Dessa forma, esta tese está organizada sobre uma introdução geral, dois capítulos principais e uma conclusão. No primeiro capítulo, organizado em cinco artigos, abordamos a diversidade, distribuição e aspectos morfométricos de peixes mesopelágicos, fornecendo a primeira referência base sobre a biodiversidade dos peixes mesopelágicos do AST. No primeiro artigo, que inclui uma síntese da fauna de peixes mesopelágicos coletados, mostrámos que um número relativamente elevado de espécies ocorre na área de estudo, incluindo pelo menos 24 ordens, 56 famílias, e 207 espécies. Destas, nove espécies (4%) são potencialmente novas e 61 (30%) representaram novos registos para as águas brasileiras. Cinco famílias foram predominantes e representaram 52% da diversidade de espécies, 90% dos espécimes coletados, e 72% da biomassa total: Myctophidae, Stomiidae, Gonostomatidae, Melamphaidae e Sternoptychidae. Em dois artigos complementares (e mais 4 artigos em anexo), também foram detalhados a diversidade e distribuição dos seguintes grupos: Trichiuridae, Howelidae, Caristiidae, Argentiniformes, Stephanoberycoidei e Ceratioidei. Nestes estudos, não só relatamos a nova ocorrência de espécies para área de estudo, mas também revemos, identificamos e discutimos registros anteriores em águas brasileiras. Finalmente, em dois artigos, fornecemos informações morfométricas e relações de peso-comprimento inéditas para 23 espécies. No segundo capítulo, organizado em três artigos, abordámos a ecologia das principais espécies (em termos de abundância e biomassa) identificadas no capítulo um: Sternoptychidae (peixes machadinha), Myctophidae (peixes lanterna), e o peixe víbora Chauliodus sloani. Destacamos, por exemplo, quais espécies ao longo da área de estudo migram verticalmente para regiões superficiais durante a noite, processo no qual o sequestro de carbono é fortemente potencializado. Além disso, mostramos como esse comportamento está relacionado com as características físico-químicas do ambiente 12 (oxigênio e temperatura). Considerando a ecologia alimentar, demonstramos que várias espécies ocupam uma posição trófica importante, uma vez que consomem zooplâncton e servem como importante presas para inúmeros predadores de regiões superficiais e profundas. Além disso, mostramos um alto consumo de organismos gelatinosos, uma importante ligação trófica que historicamente tem sido subestimada. Ao combinar todas as informações, demonstramos que algumas espécies de peixes mesopelágicos são segregados em grupos funcionais com diferentes preferências alimentares, composição isotópica, picos de abundância vertical e respostas às restrições ambientais. Como exemplo, definimos cinco grupos funcionais para os peixes machadinha, enquanto três padrões de preferência alimentar e quatro padrões de comportamento migratório foram identificados para os peixes lanterna. Estes padrões revelam não só uma alta variabilidade no uso recursos, mas também vários mecanismos adquiridos ao longo da evolução para evitar a exclusão competitiva. Finalmente, através do estudo do caso do peixe víbora, exploramos como forçantes físicas podem afetar a ecologia das espécies mesopelágicas e como essas relações podem mudar em grandes áreas oceânicas. Mostramos que tanto ecologia como os papéis funcionais do peixe víbora são modulados pela mudança latitudinal na temperatura. Por exemplo, na maioria das regiões tropicais, o peixe víbora permanece em águas profundas por tempo integral, onde se alimenta, excreta e serve como presa em camadas profundas. Pelo contrário, em regiões temperadas, o peixe víbora migra para águas superficiais onde interage com predadores epipelágicos e pode liberar carbono onde a sua remineralizarão é potencialmente maior. As informações aqui apresentadas contribuem para o entendimento geral da biodiversidade e da ecologia de várias espécies do oceano profundo. Estes dados podem ser importantes para estudos futuros sobre o funcionamento, conservação e processos ecossistêmicos de comunidades mesopelágicas.

Mesopelagic fishes play critical ecological roles by sequestering carbon, recycling nutrients, and acting as a key trophic link between primary consumers and higher trophic levels. They are also an important food source for harvestable economically valuable fish stocks and a key link between shallow and deep-sea ecosystems. Despite their relevance, mesopelagic ecosystems are increasingly threatened by direct and indirect anthropomorphic activities while representing some of the largest and least understood environments on Earth. The composition, diversity, and other aspects of the most basic biological features of numerous mesopelagic fishes are still totally unknown. Here, we provide the first integrative study of the biodiversity of mesopelagic fishes of the southwestern Tropical Atlantic (STWA), based on two expeditions in northeastern Brazil in 2015 and 2017. A full list of mesopelagic fishes of the region is provided, including rare species and new records for the Brazilian Exclusive Economic Zone and the indication of potentially new species in groups such as the Stomiiformes and Stephanoberycoidei. Key aspects of the diversity of mesopelagic fishes of the region were also assessed, considering different depth strata and diel periods. At least 206 species in 55 families and 23 orders of the Teleostei and one shark (Isistius brasiliensis) were recorded, with potentially nine new species (4%) and 62 (30%) new records for Brazilian waters. Five families accounted for 52% of the diversity, 90% of specimens collected, and 72% of the total biomass: the Myctophidae (38 spp., 36% of specimens, 24% of the biomass), Stomiidae (38 spp., 8%, 21%), Gonostomatidae (11 spp., 16%, 4%), Melamphaidae (11 spp., 2%, 7%), and Sternoptychidae (10 spp., 24%, 10%). During the day, richness and diversity were higher at lower mesopelagic depths (5001000 m), with contributions of typically bathypelagic species likely associated with seamounts and oceanic islands. At night, richness and diversity increased at epipelagic depths, indicating the diel ascension of several species (e.g., myctophids and sternoptychids) that can endure temperatures range up to 25°C. Information on the geographic distribution of several rare species worldwide is also provided.

Carbon sequestration and greenhouse gases emissions in soil under sewage sludge residual effects

The large volume of sewage sludge (SS) generated with high carbon (C) and nutrient content suggests that its agricultural use may represent an important alternative to soil carbon sequestration and provides a potential substitute for synthetic fertilizers. However, emissions of CH4 and N2O could neutralize benefits with increases in soil C or saving fertilizer production because these gases have a Global Warming Potential (GWP) 25 and 298 times greater than CO2, respectively. Thus, this study aimed to determine C and N content as well as greenhouse gases (GHG) fluxes from soils historically amended with SS. Sewage sludge was applied between 2001 and 2007, and maize (Zea mays L.) was sowed in every year between 2001 and 2009. We evaluated three treatments: Control (mineral fertilizer), 1SS (recommended rate) and 2SS (double rate). Carbon stocks (0-40 cm) were 58.8, 72.5 and 83.1 Mg ha1in the Control, 1SS and 2SS, respectively, whereas N stocks after two years without SS treatment were 4.8, 5.8, and 6.8 Mg ha1, respectively. Soil CO2 flux was highly responsive to soil temperature in SS treatments, and soil water content greatly impacted gas flux in the Control. Soil N2O flux increased under the residual effects of SS, but in 1SS, the flux was similar to that found in moist tropical forests. Soil remained as a CH4sink. Large stores of carbon following historical SS application indicate that its use could be used as a method for carbon sequestration, even under tropical conditions.

Carbon sequestration and greenhouse gases emissions in soil under sewage sludge residual effects

The large volume of sewage sludge (SS) generated with high carbon (C) and nutrient content suggests that its agricultural use may represent an important alternative to soil carbon sequestration and provides a potential substitute for synthetic fertilizers. However, emissions of CH4 and N2O could neutralize benefits with increases in soil C or saving fertilizer production because these gases have a Global Warming Potential (GWP) 25 and 298 times greater than CO2, respectively. Thus, this study aimed to determine C and N content as well as greenhouse gases (GHG) fluxes from soils historically amended with SS. Sewage sludge was applied between 2001 and 2007, and maize (Zea mays L.) was sowed in every year between 2001 and 2009. We evaluated three treatments: Control (mineral fertilizer), 1SS (recommended rate) and 2SS (double rate). Carbon stocks (0-40 cm) were 58.8, 72.5 and 83.1 Mg ha1in the Control, 1SS and 2SS, respectively, whereas N stocks after two years without SS treatment were 4.8, 5.8, and 6.8 Mg ha1, respectively. Soil CO2 flux was highly responsive to soil temperature in SS treatments, and soil water content greatly impacted gas flux in the Control. Soil N2O flux increased under the residual effects of SS, but in 1SS, the flux was similar to that found in moist tropical forests. Soil remained as a CH4sink. Large stores of carbon following historical SS application indicate that its use could be used as a method for carbon sequestration, even under tropical conditions.(AU)

INTENSIFICAÇÃO DA PRODUÇÃO PECUÁRIA E SEU IMPACTO NO BALANÇO DOS GASES DE EFEITO ESTUFA: UM ESTUDO DE CASO NO BIOMA PAMPA

Os desafios do setor produtivo frente às mudanças climáticas geram forte pressão na busca de conhecimento sobre os sistemas de produção pecuária para gerar alternativas minimizadoras de impacto ambiental. Neste contexto, objetivou-se avaliar o efeito de diferentes perfis de produção no balanço de Gases do Efeito Estufa (GEE) de 135 propriedades rurais inseridas no bioma Pampa. A base de dados pertencente a empresa Serviço de Inteligência em Agronegócio (SIA), foi utilizada no intuito de estimar as emissões e remoções de metano (CH4), óxido nitroso (N2O) e dióxido de carbono (CO2) em nível de sistema, excetuando-se a compra e a comercialização dos produtos. O balanço de GEE baseou-se na metodologia do Painel Intergovernamental sobre Mudanças Climáticas (IPCC) utilizando fatores do IPCC e de artigos publicados. A análise de cluster baseada nas características produtivas das propriedades identificou cinco grupos de propriedades rurais conforme o resultado do balanço de gases. O cenário de maior emissão de GEE refere-se ao Grupo V (2.5 t CO2-eq./ha/ano) caracterizado por propriedades que reduziram em 23% a porcentagem de campo nativo, substituindo- o por arranjo forrageiro mais diversificado (i.g. pastagem natural melhorada, pastagem cultivada e lavoura), o que leva a maiores cargas animais no sistema (91.9 kg de PM/ha). Diferentemente, propriedades que mitigam GEE refere-se ao cluster I (-1.0 t CO2-eq./ha/ano) com arranjo pastoril caracterizado por maiores porcentagens de áreas de SIPA (38%) e produção agrícola (23%). O rebanho da propriedade foi a variável de maior influência nos resultados de emissão de GEE total do sistema (cerca de 70%), seguido dos dejetos animais (12%), das emissões provindas da pastagem (9.6%) e da lavoura (4%) e os custos operacionais (3.8%). Deste modo, confirma-se a hipótese de que a intensificação da pecuária de corte nos sistemas produtivos do bioma Pampa através do redesign dos sistemas produtivos alterou o balanço de Gases responsáveis pelo Efeito Estufa (GEE). O cluster I (-1 t de CO2-eq./ha/ano) foi mais eficiente em mitigar os efeitos da produção agropecuária na emissão de gases responsáveis pelo efeito estufa, sendo 61.5% superior aos demais. Nestes sistemas, as emissões líquidas foram totalmente compensadas pelo sequestro de carbono do solo devido ao arranjo do sistema.

The challenges of the productive sector facing climate change generate strong pressure in the search for knowledge concern livestock production systems to generate alternatives that minimize environmental impact. In this context, the objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of different production profiles on the greenhouse gas (GHG) balance of 135 farms in the Pampa biome in southern Brazil. The database belonging to the Agribusiness Intelligence Service (AIS) was used to estimate the emissions and removals of methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O) and carbon dioxide (CO2) at the system level, except purchase and commercialization of products. The GHG balance was based on the methodology proposed by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and peer reviewed research on this theme. The cluster analysis based on the productive characteristics of the properties identified five groups according to the result of the carbono balance. The scenario with the highest GHG emissions refers to cluster V (2.5 t CO2-eq./ha/year) characterized by properties that reduced by 23% the percentage of native grassland with a more diversified forage arrangement (ig natural pasture improved, cultivated pasture and crops), and also presented higher animal stocking rate in the system (91.9 kg of PM / ha. Differently, properties that mitigate GHG refer to cluster I (-1.0 t CO2-eq./ha/ano) with pastoral arrangement characterized by higher percentages of SIPA areas (38%) and agricultural production (23%). The herd of the property was the variable with the greatest influence on the system's total GHG emission results (around 70%), followed by animal wastes (12%), emissions from pasture (9.6%) and crops (4%) and operating costs (3.8%), thus confirming the hypothesis that the intensification of beef cattle in systems production of the Pampa biome through the redesign of production systems changed the balance GHG. Cluster I (-1 t CO2- eq./ha/year) was more efficient in mitigating negative effects of agricultural production being 61.5% higher than the others. In these systems, net emissions were fully offset by the carbon sequestration of the soil due to the system's arrangement.

SISTEMAS SILVIPASTORIS COM LEGUMINOSAS ARBÓREAS E Brachiaria decumbens STAPF: BIOMASSA ARBÓREA, DECOMPOSIÇÃO DE FOLHAS E FERTILIDADE DO SOLO

Sistemas silvipastoris integrando leguminosas arbóreas podem beneficiar a sustentabilidade do ecossistema, promovendo serviços ambientais. Neste sentido, objetivou-se avaliar o potencial produtivo e composição química de leguminosas arbóreas, comparar três metodologias de decomposição de folhas senescentes de leguminosas, analisar a decomposição no solo de folhas senescentes de Gliricidia sepium (Jacq.) Steud. (Gliricídia), Mimosa caesalpiniifolia Benth. (Sabiá) e Braquiaria decumbens Stapf. (Braquiária), e avaliar a fertilidade do solo em sistemas silvipastoris. As parcelas experimentais consistiram dos consórcios Braquiária + Gliricídia, Braquiária + Sabiá e Braquiária em monocultivo. O delineamento experimental foi casualizado em blocos, com três repetições, em parcelas sob lotação contínua e taxa de lotação variável. Quatro amostragens foram realizadas entre outubro/16abril/18 (intervalos de 6 meses), para avaliação de variáveis dendrométricas, biomassa total (BT) das leguminosas [folhas até 1,5 m de altura (F15) e totais (FT), e ramos finos (RF, <12,9 cm de circunferência), intermediários (RI, 1320 cm) e grossos (RG, >20 cm)]; análise química de folhas de leguminosas e Braquiária [matéria seca (MS), matéria orgânica (MO), nitrogênio (N), fibra em detergente ácido (FDA), lignina e nitrogênio insolúvel em detergente ácido (NIDA)], e nas leguminosas a relação carbono:nitrogênio (C:N), abundância natural do 15N (15N), 13C (13C) e nitrogênio derivado da atmosfera (Ndda). Na comparação dos processos de decomposição de folhas, três incubações foram realizadas: no solo (0, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 e 256 dias) com sacos de náilon e tecido não tecido (TNT); e no rúmen (0, 6, 12, 24, 48, 96 e 144 horas) com sacos de TNT. Foram desenvolvidos modelos de estimação de parâmetros para posterior análises considerando a porcentagem do tempo total de incubação. No solo (sacos de náilon) foram comparados os processos de decomposição das leguminosas e Braquiária. Foram determinadas, no solo, as propriedades físicas, químicas [pH, fósforo (P), potássio (K+), cálcio (Ca+2), magnésio (Mg+2), sódio (Na+), alumínio trocável (Al+3) e acidez potencial (H++Al+3), estimando a soma de bases trocáveis (SB), capacidade de troca de cátions (CTC) efetiva e potencial, saturação por bases (V) e saturação por Al+3 (m)], e biológicas [fração leve da matéria orgânica (FLMO), respiração basal (RBS) e abundância natural (13C) do CO2 respirado]. Os dados foram analisados utilizando o SAS University. As variáveis diâmetro da base (6,0 e 7,6 cm), comprimento do fuste (5,5 e 7,5 cm), altura de Lorey (5,9 e 7,2 cm), volume da árvore (0,2 e 0,3 m3), RI (7,5 e 13,9 Mg MS·ha-1), FT (1,8 e 3,0 Mg MS·ha-1), MS (252 e 427 g·kg MN-1), lignina (145 e 233 g·kg MS-1) e NIDA (168 e 272 g·kg N-1) sofreram efeito da espécie com médias superiores para Sabiá (P<0,05). A Gliricídia apresentou maior PB (250 e 187 g·kg MS-1), 13C (-34 e -35) e Ndda (65 e 47%). As taxas de decomposição (k) do N da Sabiá e lignina, C:N e lignina:N da Gliricídia foram superiores (P<0,05) no solo, independente do tecido utilizado. Na avaliação do processo de decomposição no solo, a k foi superior (P<0,05) para Braquiária na MS, C e C:N, Gliricídia e Braquiária na matéria orgânica (MO) e Gliricídia no N. No solo, o pH (5,3; 5,2; 5,1), P (11,3; 7,2; 3,6 mg·dm-3), Mg+2 (2,6; 1,1; 1,5 cmolc·dm-3), K+ (0,23; 0,17; 0,12 cmolc·dm-3), SB (5,3; 4,6; 4,6 cmolc·dm-3) e CTCefetiva (5,8; 5,1; 5,0 cmolc·dm-3) sofreram redução (P<0,05), enquanto H ++Al+3 (4,97; 9,6 e 9,8 cmolc·dm-3) sofreu elevação (P<0,05), respectivamente aos anos 2013, 2017 e 2018. A RBS sofreu redução (0,21 e 0,14 mg CO2·kg solo-1·h-1) em relação à profundidade 0-20 e 20-40 cm, respectivamente. A Sabiá demonstrou continuidade no crescimento e potencial para incorporar nutriente sao solo. A Gliricídia disponibiliza material forrageiro e tem maior potencial de FBN. A dinâmica da decomposição de folhas senescentes de Gliricídia e Sabiá no solo pode ser avaliada por meio de sacos de náilon ou TNT. A Gliricídia possui maior taxa de decomposição de folhas, com potencial de rápida liberação de nutrientes ao solo; enquanto na Sabiá evidencia liberação mais lenta de nutrientes ao solo, porém, com potencial de formar uma MO mais estável. A taxa de decomposição da Braquiária é limitada pelo baixo teor de N das folhas, alta relação C:N e imobilização de N durante o processo. Sistemas silvipastoris em consórcio com Braquiária, sem adubação de manutenção, mantêm uniformidade nas propriedades físicas do solo, embora ocorra redução na fertilidade. Ambos os sistemas contribuem com o sequestro de C.

Forestry systems integrating tree legumes can benefit the sustainability of the ecosystem, promoting environmental services. In this sense, the objectives were evaluate the productive and chemical potential of tree legumes, compare three methodologies for decomposing senescent legume leaves, analyze the decomposition in the soil of senescent leaves of Gliricidia sepium (Jacq.) Steud. (Gliricidia), Mimosa caesalpiniifolia Benth. (Sabiá) and Braquiaria decumbens Stapf. (Signalgrass), and evaluate soil fertility in silvopastoral systems. The experimental plots consisted of the consortia Signalgrass + Gliricidia, Signalgrass + Sabiá and Signalgrass in monoculture. The experimental design was randomized in blocks, with three replications, in plots maintained under continuous stocking and variable stocking rate. Four samplings were carried out between October/16 April/18 (6-month intervals), to evaluate dendrometric variables, total biomass (BT) of legumes [leaves up to 1.5 m high (L15) and total (LT), and thin branches (Tnb, <12.9 cm in circumference), intermediate (Ib, 1320 cm) and thick (Tcb, >20 cm)]; chemistry of legume and Signalgrass leaves [dry matter (DM), organic matter (OM), nitrogen (N), acid detergent fiber (ADF), lignin and nitrogen insoluble in acid detergent (ADIN)] and in legumes, carbon:nitrogen ratio (C:N), natural abundance of 15N ( 15N), 13C ( 13C) and nitrogen derived from the atmosphere (Ndfa). In the comparison of leaf decomposition processes, three incubations were performed, being in the soil (0, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 and 256 days) with nylon and non-woven bags (NWB) and in the rumen (0, 6, 12, 24, 48, 96 and 144 hours) with NWB Parameter estimation models were developed for further analysis considering the incubation total time percentage. In the soil (nylon bags), the decomposition processes of legumes and Signalgrass were compared. In the soil, the physical and chemical properties [pH, phosphorus (P), potassium (K+ ), calcium (Ca+2), magnesium (Mg+2), sodium (Na+ ), exchangeable aluminum (Al+3) and potential acidity (H++Al+3), estimating the exchangeable bases sum (EBS), effective and potential cation exchange capacity (CEC), base saturation (V) and Al+3 saturation (m)], and biological [organic matter light fraction (MOLF), basal respiration (SBR) and natural abundance ( 13C) of the breathed CO2]. Soil chemical analyzes in 2013 were also considered. Data were analyzed using SAS University. The variables base diameter (6.0 and 7.6 cm), stem length (5.5 and 7.5 cm), Lorey height (5.9 and 7.2 cm), tree volume (0, 2 and 0.3 m3), Ib (7.5 and 13.9 Mg DM·ha-1), TL (1.8 and 3.0 Mg MS·ha-1), DM (252 and 427 g·kg-1 as a fed), lignin (145 and 233 g·kg DM-1), ADIN (168 and 272 g·kg N-1) suffered species effect with higher averages in Sabiá (P<0.05). While, Gliricidia was superior in CP (250 and 187 g·kg DM-1), 13C (-34 and -35 ) and Ndfa (65 and 47%). Decomposition rate (k) of N from Sabiá and lignin, C:N and lignin:N from Gliricídia were higher (P<0.05) in the soil, regardless of textile used. In assessing the decomposition process in the soil, k was superior (P<0.05) for Signalgrass in DN, C and C:N ratio, for Gliricidia and Signalgrass in organic matter (OM) and for Gliricidia in N. In the soil, pH ( 5.3; 5.2; 5.1), P (11.3; 7.2; 3.6 mg·dm-3), Mg+2 (2.6; 1.1; 1.5 cmolc·dm-3), K+ (0.23; 0.17; 0.12 cmolc·dm3), EBS (5.3; 4.6; 4.6 cmolc·dm-3) and CECeffective (5.8; 5.1; 5.0 cmolc·dm-3) suffered a reduction (P<0.05), while H++Al+3 (4.97; 9.6; 9.8 cmolc·dm-3) suffered elevation (P<0.05), respectively for the years 2013, 2017 and 2018. Soil basal respiration suffered reduction (0.210.14 mg CO2·kg soil-1·h-1) in relation to the depth 0-20 and 20-40 cm, respectively. Sabiá demonstrated continued growth and potential to incorporate nutrients into the soil. Gliricídia provides forage material and has greater potential for NBF. Dynamics of senescent leaves decay of Gliricídia and Sabiá in the soil can be evaluated by means of nylon or TNT bags. Gliricidia has a higher rate of leaf decomposition, with the potential for rapid release of nutrients to the soil; while Sabiá shows slower release of nutrients, however, with the potential to form a more stable OM. Decomposition rate of Signalgrass is limited by the low N content of leaves, providing a high C:N ratio and immobilization of N during the process. Silviculture systems intercropped with Signalgrass, without maintenance fertilization, maintain uniformity in the physical properties of the soil, although there is a reduction in fertility. Both systems contribute to the sequestration of C.

A incorporação de calcário em sistema plantio direto consolidado reduz o estoque de carbono em macroagregados do solo / The incorporation of limestone in consolidated no-tillage system reduces carbon stock in soil macroaggregates

Estoques de carbono em macroagregados do solo possuem relação com a taxa de sequestro de C no solo em sistema plantio direto. Objetivou-se avaliar os estoques de carbono em macroagregados (12,5-19,0mm) em função do revolvimento ocasional e/ou da calagem de um Latossolo Vermelho Distroférrico típico textura muito argilosa, sob sistema plantio direto há 17 anos em Pato Branco, sudoeste do Paraná. A partir de outubro de 2009, foi avaliado um experimento em parcelas sub-subdivididas, tendo como parcelas, épocas de amostragens após 6, 12 e 20 meses do revolvimento do solo e/ou calagem; nas subparcelas, manejos de solo, sem e com revolvimento do solo com uma aração e uma gradagem; e, nas sub-subparcelas, níveis de calagem, sem e com calcário para elevar o índice de saturação por bases para 70%. Dos 6 aos 12 meses, a aplicação de calcário em superfície ou incorporado aumentou os estoques de C dos macroagregados na camada de 0,10-0,20m. Após 20 meses, a incorporação de calcário em solo reduziu os estoques de C dos macroagregados somente na camada de 0-0,10m. Assim, a calagem na superfície é fundamental para a manutenção e aumento dos estoques de C em macroagregados de solo sob sistema plantio direto, mantendo-o consolidado.

Carbon stocks in soil macroaggregates are related to the rate of soil C sequestration in no-tillage system. This study aimed to evaluate carbon stocks in macroaggregates (12.5 to 19.0mm) as a function of the occasional tillage and/or liming of a Hapludox loamy clayey under no-tillage for 17 years in Pato Branco, Paraná southwest, Brazil. Starting from October 2009, it was evaluated an experiment with split-split plots, with plots as sampling dates after 6, 12 and 20 months of the occasional tillage and/or liming; the subplots as soil management, with and without occasional soil tillage with plowing and disking; and as sub-subplots, liming levels, with and without limestone to raise the base saturation index to 70%. From 6 to 12 months, the limestone application on surface or incorporated increased C stocks of macroaggregates in the 0.10-0.20m layer. After 20 months, the incorporation of limestone in soil reduced C stocks in macroaggregates only in the 0-0.10m layer. Thus, the surface liming is essential for the maintenance and enhancement of C stocks in macroaggregates of no-tillage system, keeping it consolidated.

A incorporação de calcário em sistema plantio direto consolidado reduz o estoque de carbono em macroagregados do solo / The incorporation of limestone in consolidated no-tillage system reduces carbon stock in soil macroaggregates

Estoques de carbono em macroagregados do solo possuem relação com a taxa de sequestro de C no solo em sistema plantio direto. Objetivou-se avaliar os estoques de carbono em macroagregados (12,5-19,0mm) em função do revolvimento ocasional e/ou da calagem de um Latossolo Vermelho Distroférrico típico textura muito argilosa, sob sistema plantio direto há 17 anos em Pato Branco, sudoeste do Paraná. A partir de outubro de 2009, foi avaliado um experimento em parcelas sub-subdivididas, tendo como parcelas, épocas de amostragens após 6, 12 e 20 meses do revolvimento do solo e/ou calagem; nas subparcelas, manejos de solo, sem e com revolvimento do solo com uma aração e uma gradagem; e, nas sub-subparcelas, níveis de calagem, sem e com calcário para elevar o índice de saturação por bases para 70%. Dos 6 aos 12 meses, a aplicação de calcário em superfície ou incorporado aumentou os estoques de C dos macroagregados na camada de 0,10-0,20m. Após 20 meses, a incorporação de calcário em solo reduziu os estoques de C dos macroagregados somente na camada de 0-0,10m. Assim, a calagem na superfície é fundamental para a manutenção e aumento dos estoques de C em macroagregados de solo sob sistema plantio direto, mantendo-o consolidado.(AU)

Carbon stocks in soil macroaggregates are related to the rate of soil C sequestration in no-tillage system. This study aimed to evaluate carbon stocks in macroaggregates (12.5 to 19.0mm) as a function of the occasional tillage and/or liming of a Hapludox loamy clayey under no-tillage for 17 years in Pato Branco, Paraná southwest, Brazil. Starting from October 2009, it was evaluated an experiment with split-split plots, with plots as sampling dates after 6, 12 and 20 months of the occasional tillage and/or liming; the subplots as soil management, with and without occasional soil tillage with plowing and disking; and as sub-subplots, liming levels, with and without limestone to raise the base saturation index to 70%. From 6 to 12 months, the limestone application on surface or incorporated increased C stocks of macroaggregates in the 0.10-0.20m layer. After 20 months, the incorporation of limestone in soil reduced C stocks in macroaggregates only in the 0-0.10m layer. Thus, the surface liming is essential for the maintenance and enhancement of C stocks in macroaggregates of no-tillage system, keeping it consolidated.(AU)

Carbon sequestration in clay and silt fractions of Brazilian soils under conventional and no-tillage systems

The capacity of soils to sequestrate carbon (C) is mainly related to the formation of organo-mineral complexes. In this study, we investigated the influence of soil management systems on the C retention capacity of soil with an emphasis on the silt and clay fractions of two subtropical soils with different mineralogy and climate. Samples from a Humic Hapludox and a Rhodic Hapludox, clayey soils cultivated for approximately 30 years under no-tillage (NT) and conventional tillage (CT) were collected from six layers distributed within 100-cm soil depth from each site and from an adjacent native forest. After the removal of particulate organic matter (POM), the suspension ( 53 µm) was sonicated, the silt and clay fractions were separated in accordance with Stokes' law and the carbon content of whole soil and physical fractions was determined. In the Humic Hapludox, the clay and silt fractions under NT showed a higher maximum C retention (72 and 52 g kg-1, respectively) in comparison to those under CT (54 and 38 g kg-1, respectively). Moreover, the C concentration increase in both fractions under NT occurred mainly in the topsoil (up to 5 cm). The C retention in physical fractions of Rhodic Hapludox varied from 25 to 32 g kg-1, and no difference was observed whether under an NT or a CT management system. The predominance of goethite and gibbsite in the Humic Hapludox, as well as its exposure to a colder climate, may have contributed to its greater C retention capacity. In addition to the organo-mineral interaction, a mechanism of organic matter self-assemblage, enhanced by longer periods of soil non-disturbance, seems to have contributed to the carbon stabilization in both soils.

Carbon sequestration in clay and silt fractions of Brazilian soils under conventional and no-tillage systems

The capacity of soils to sequestrate carbon (C) is mainly related to the formation of organo-mineral complexes. In this study, we investigated the influence of soil management systems on the C retention capacity of soil with an emphasis on the silt and clay fractions of two subtropical soils with different mineralogy and climate. Samples from a Humic Hapludox and a Rhodic Hapludox, clayey soils cultivated for approximately 30 years under no-tillage (NT) and conventional tillage (CT) were collected from six layers distributed within 100-cm soil depth from each site and from an adjacent native forest. After the removal of particulate organic matter (POM), the suspension ( 53 µm) was sonicated, the silt and clay fractions were separated in accordance with Stokes' law and the carbon content of whole soil and physical fractions was determined. In the Humic Hapludox, the clay and silt fractions under NT showed a higher maximum C retention (72 and 52 g kg-1, respectively) in comparison to those under CT (54 and 38 g kg-1, respectively). Moreover, the C concentration increase in both fractions under NT occurred mainly in the topsoil (up to 5 cm). The C retention in physical fractions of Rhodic Hapludox varied from 25 to 32 g kg-1, and no difference was observed whether under an NT or a CT management system. The predominance of goethite and gibbsite in the Humic Hapludox, as well as its exposure to a colder climate, may have contributed to its greater C retention capacity. In addition to the organo-mineral interaction, a mechanism of organic matter self-assemblage, enhanced by longer periods of soil non-disturbance, seems to have contributed to the carbon stabilization in both soils.(AU)

Decomposition of sugar cane crop residues under different nitrogen rates / Decomposição de resíduos culturais de cana-de-açúcar submetidos a diferentes doses de nitrogênio

The deposition of organic residues through mechanical harvesting of cane sugar is a growing practice in sugarcane production system. The maintenance of these residues on the soil surface depends mainly on environmental conditions. Nitrogen fertilization on dry residues tend to retard decomposition of these, providing benefits such as increased SOM. Thus, the object of this research was to evaluate the effect of different doses of nitrogen on sugar cane crop residues, as its decomposition and contribution to carbon sequestration in soil. The experiment was conducted in Dourados-MS and consisted of a randomized complete block design. Dried residues were placed in litter bags and the treatments were arranged in a split plot, being the four nitrogen rates (0, 50, 100 and 150 kg ha-1 N) the plots, and the seven sampling times (0, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180) the spit plots. Decomposition rates of residues, total organic carbon and labile carbon on soil were analysed. The application of increasing N doses resulted in an increase in their decomposition rates. Despite this, note also the mineral N application as a strategy to get higher levels of labile carbon in soil.(AU)

A deposição de resíduos orgânicos através da colheita mecanizada da cana-de-açúcar é uma prática crescente no sistema de produção canavieiro. A manutenção desses resíduos na superfície do solo depende principalmente das condições ambientais. A adubação nitrogenada sobre os resíduos secos tendem a retardar a decomposição desses, proporcionando benefícios como o aumento da MOS. Diante disto, o objetivo da pesquisa foi avaliar o efeito da aplicação de diferentes doses de nitrogênio sobre os resíduos culturais de cana-de-açúcar, quanto a sua decomposição e contribuição para o sequestro de carbono no solo. O experimento foi realizado em Dourados-MS e consistiu de um delineamento experimental em blocos casualizados. Os resíduos secos foram colocados em litter bags e os tratamentos foram arranjados em parcelas subdivididas, sendo as quatro doses de nitrogênio (0,50, 100 e 150 kg ha-1 N) as parcelas, e as sete épocas de coleta (0, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 e 180 dias) as subparcelas. Foram analisados a taxa de decomposição dos resíduos, carbono orgânico total e carbono lábil no solo. A aplicação de doses crescente de N proporcionou aumento nas suas taxas de decomposição. Apesar disso, destaca-se a aplicação de N-mineral como uma estratégia de manejo para obter maiores teores de carbono lábil no solo.(AU)

Sistemas de Integração lavoura-pecuária-floresta (iLPF)- Experiências no Brasil / Systems integration crop-livestock-forest (ICLF) - Experiences in Brazil

Os sistemas de integração lavoura-pecuária-floresta são sustentáveis e a escolha do sistema adequado à determinada localidade depende das condições edafo-climáticas e da existência de infraestrutura para suprimento de insumos, armazenagem e escoamento da produção. A produtividade e a rentabilidade são três vezes maiores para a pecuária de corte e de 10 a 30% para as lavouras de grãos em relação aos sistemas tradicionais de produção. Por outro lado, observa-se nos sistemas mais complexos (com uso de componente arbóreo) o aumento do bem-estar animal e a mitigação de gases de efeito estufa.

appropriate system to a given locality depends on the soil and climatic conditions and the availability of infrastructure for input supply, storage and transportation of production. Productivity and profitability are three times higher for beef cattle and 10-30% for grain crops relative to traditional production systems. On the other hand it is observed in more complex systems (using the tree component) animal welfare increase and mitigation of greenhouse gases.

Sistemas de Integração lavoura-pecuária-floresta (iLPF)- Experiências no Brasil / Systems integration crop-livestock-forest (ICLF) - Experiences in Brazil

Os sistemas de integração lavoura-pecuária-floresta são sustentáveis e a escolha do sistema adequado à determinada localidade depende das condições edafo-climáticas e da existência de infraestrutura para suprimento de insumos, armazenagem e escoamento da produção. A produtividade e a rentabilidade são três vezes maiores para a pecuária de corte e de 10 a 30% para as lavouras de grãos em relação aos sistemas tradicionais de produção. Por outro lado, observa-se nos sistemas mais complexos (com uso de componente arbóreo) o aumento do bem-estar animal e a mitigação de gases de efeito estufa.(AU)

appropriate system to a given locality depends on the soil and climatic conditions and the availability of infrastructure for input supply, storage and transportation of production. Productivity and profitability are three times higher for beef cattle and 10-30% for grain crops relative to traditional production systems. On the other hand it is observed in more complex systems (using the tree component) animal welfare increase and mitigation of greenhouse gases.(AU)

Comparison of carbon sequestration potential in agricultural and afforestation farming systems

In the last few decades, many forests have been cut down to make room for cultivation and to increase food or energy crops production in developing countries. In this study, carbon sequestration and wood production were evaluated on afforested farms by integrating the Gaussian diameter distribution model and exponential diameter-height model derived from sample plots of an afforested hardwood forest in Taiwan. The quantity of sequestrated carbon was determined based on aboveground biomass. Through pilot tests run on an age-volume model, an estimation bias was obtained and used to correct predicted volume estimates for a farm forest over a 20-year period. An estimated carbon sequestration of 11,254 t C was observed for a 189ha-hardwood forest which is equivalent to 41,264 t CO2. If this amount of carbon dioxide were exchanged on the Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX) market, the income earned would be 821 US$ ha - 1. Carbon sequestration from rice (Oryza sativa) or sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) production is discharged as a result of straw decomposition in the soil which also improves soil quality. Sugarcane production does not contribute significantly to carbon sequestration, because almost all the cane fiber is used as fuel for sugar mills. As a result of changing the farming systems to hardwood forest in this study area, carbon sequestration and carbon storage have increased at the rate of 2.98 t C ha - 1 year - 1. Net present value of afforestation for a 20-year period of carbon or wood management is estimated at around US$ 30,000 given an annual base interest rate of 3 %.(AU)

Comparison of carbon sequestration potential in agricultural and afforestation farming systems

In the last few decades, many forests have been cut down to make room for cultivation and to increase food or energy crops production in developing countries. In this study, carbon sequestration and wood production were evaluated on afforested farms by integrating the Gaussian diameter distribution model and exponential diameter-height model derived from sample plots of an afforested hardwood forest in Taiwan. The quantity of sequestrated carbon was determined based on aboveground biomass. Through pilot tests run on an age-volume model, an estimation bias was obtained and used to correct predicted volume estimates for a farm forest over a 20-year period. An estimated carbon sequestration of 11,254 t C was observed for a 189ha-hardwood forest which is equivalent to 41,264 t CO2. If this amount of carbon dioxide were exchanged on the Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX) market, the income earned would be 821 US$ ha - 1. Carbon sequestration from rice (Oryza sativa) or sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) production is discharged as a result of straw decomposition in the soil which also improves soil quality. Sugarcane production does not contribute significantly to carbon sequestration, because almost all the cane fiber is used as fuel for sugar mills. As a result of changing the farming systems to hardwood forest in this study area, carbon sequestration and carbon storage have increased at the rate of 2.98 t C ha - 1 year - 1. Net present value of afforestation for a 20-year period of carbon or wood management is estimated at around US$ 30,000 given an annual base interest rate of 3 %.