Climate mitigation potential of forest conservation in arid ecosystems: Biomass, carbon stocks and credits in the Raydah reserve
乾燥生態系における森林保全の気候緩和ポテンシャル：Raydah保護区のバイオマス、炭素ストック、クレジット (AI 翻訳)
Abdulrahman Al-Hashimi, Mohammed Darwish, Norah S. Al-farraj, Nasser Al-otaibi, Mohammad Al-bogami, Paulo Pereira, Mohammad A. El-Sheikh, Ahmad Al-Boug
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日本語
サウジアラビアの乾燥地森林における炭素貯留量と炭素クレジットの可能性を評価。標高に応じてバイオマスと炭素ストックが増加し、CO2換算で最大509 Mg/ha、クレジット価値は最大17,828 US$/haに達することを示した。保全活動と炭素会計の統合が気候資金と生態系保全の両立に有効であると提言。
English
This study quantifies carbon stocks and credit potential in a semi-arid forest in Saudi Arabia, showing that biomass and carbon increase with altitude, reaching up to 509 Mg CO2e/ha and $17,828/ha in credit value. It suggests integrating carbon accounting into conservation aligns ecological benefits with climate finance.
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📝 gxceed 編集解説 — Why this matters
日本のGX文脈において
日本では、森林由来のJ-クレジット制度や生物多様性保全との連携が注目されており、乾燥地の事例は国内の森林炭素評価方法やクレジット創出の参考になる。また、SSBJ開示における自然関連情報の重要性が高まる中、生態系サービスの定量化手法は示唆に富む。
In the global GX context
Globally, this study contributes to the growing literature on nature-based solutions and carbon accounting in arid regions, which are underrepresented in carbon credit markets. It provides empirical evidence for integrating forest conservation with climate finance, relevant to international frameworks like the Paris Agreement and voluntary carbon markets.
👥 読者別の含意
🔬研究者:Provides empirical data on carbon stocks in arid forests, useful for refining allometric equations and carbon accounting methods in similar ecosystems.
🏢実務担当者:Offers a methodology for assessing carbon credit potential in conservation projects, which can inform project development and reporting.
🏛政策担当者:Highlights the value of arid woodlands for climate mitigation, supporting policies that integrate conservation with carbon finance mechanisms.
📄 Abstract（原文）
Forest conservation in semi-arid habitats is critical for mitigating climate change as it safeguards biodiversity while enhancing carbon sequestration. Understanding how forest conservation improves carbon sequestration capacity is vital for developing evidence-based policies, refining carbon credit mechanisms, and integrating ecosystem services with socioeconomic sustainability. This study quantified the structural characteristics, carbon stocks, and carbon credit potential of Juniperus procera -dominated tree communities along an altitudinal gradient in the Jurf Raydah Reserve, southwest Saudi Arabia. Field data from 14 sample plots across low, middle, and high-altitude zones were used to estimate above- and below-ground biomass using regionally adapted allometric equations. Carbon stock was calculated in accordance with Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) guidelines. Total biomass increased significantly with altitude, from 95.7 Mg ha⁻¹ at low altitude to 277.6 Mg ha⁻¹ at high altitude, corresponding to carbon stocks of 47.9 and 138.8 Mg C ha⁻¹, respectively. CO₂-equivalent storage ranged from 176 to 509 Mg CO₂e ha⁻¹, while potential carbon credit values increased from US$6,146 ha⁻¹ at low altitude to US$17,828 ha⁻¹ at high altitude. Stand density and basal area were strongly associated with CO₂-equivalent storage. Juniperus procera contributed disproportionately to carbon storage at higher elevations. These findings demonstrate that integrating carbon accounting into conservation initiatives aligns ecological benefits with climate finance opportunities, positioning arid woodlands as significant contributors to climate change mitigation and sustainable development.
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