Aboveground biomass density is one important parameter to assess the mangrove forest productivity. Understanding the dynamics of mangrove forests is beneficial because of their high capability of sequestering carbon dioxide, which can be used to mitigate the effects of climate change. This study utilizes data from GEDI (Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation) to estimate aboveground biomass density (AGBD) of mangrove forests in different coastal areas in Lian, Batangas, Philippines. GEDI provides high-quality laser ranging observations that measure and understand forest biodiversity. Analysis shows that mangrove aboveground biomass density varies from 10 Mg/ha to 30 Mg/ha. Differences in aboveground biomass density (AGBD) estimation were observed because of uneven planting of mangroves in different time periods. The findings contribute valuable insights into the assessment of mangrove carbon stocks and ecosystem health, facilitating informed conservation strategies and sustainable management practices in coastal regions in the Philippines.
Bulan et al. (Thu,) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: