Estimating carbon sequestration of casuarinaceae in different planting aged at Pantai Senok, Bachok

Climate change, caused by the increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) levels, is a major global problem. Forests play a crucial role in mitigating climate change through carbon sequestration, the process of absorbing and storing atmospheric CO2 through photosynthesis and biomass accumulation. The aim of this study was to estimate the carbon sequestration potential of Casuarinaceae of different ages in Pantai Senok, Bachok, Kelantan. This study involved 3 plots of casuarina trees with different planting ages at 15, 14 and 2 years old with including diameter at breast height (DBH) in cm and total tree height in cm. 440 trees of Casuarinaceae were measured in this study. The results showed a significant increase in carbon stock with increasing age of the planting. The 15 years old Casuarinaceae had the highest carbon storage capacity with 12.82 t/ha. In contrast, the 2 years old planting had the lowest carbon stock of 2.22 t/ha. Followed with carbon sequestration are 47.06 t/ha for 15 years old and 8.16 for 2 years old trees. This study highlights the importance of Casuarinaceae for carbon sequestration which can leads to mitigation of climate change at Pantai Senok, Bachok, Kelantan.