Above ground biomass and carbon stock of Liana in 1 ha Plot at Gunung Basor Forest Reserve, Jeli, Kelantan

Lianas are a type of climbing vine found throughout tropical rainforests. Lianas have thick, woody stems and come in various lengths that up to 3,000 ft and varying shapes. The study area was carried out at Gunung Basor Forest Reserve, Jeli Kelantan. Therefore, the primary focus in this study was to determine the aboveground biomass and carbon stocks in Gunung Basor Forest Reserve. The aboveground biomass and carbon stocks were measured in 1 ha plot. The aboveground biomass and carbon stock had been determined by using field measurement and the diameters of all living lianas individuals were measured. The total aboveground biomass of lianas species for 1 ha plot was 915.95 Mg/ha. Meanwhile, the total carbon stock of lianas species for 1 ha plot was 457.98 Mg/ha. Based on the results, the highest aboveground biomass was acquired at diameter classes ranged from 10.0 cm to 10.5 cm, due to the larger diameter of lianas. Based on observation, the contribution of lianas in forest ecosystems may play a vital role in carbon sequestration. The past and present anthropogenic disturbances on forest may cause an increase in invasion of exotic species and contribution to liana abundance. This study is vital in providing data on the carbon storage capacity of tropical forests in Kelantan and may as well aid in the decision making processes for sustainable forest management.