Kanchan S. Dhindale, Asha B. Kadam and Nitin Shelake
Abstract
The present study quantified the aboveground and belowground biomass and associated carbon sequestration potential of selected tree species in Rehekuri Wildlife Sanctuary, Karjat. A total of 763 individuals belonging to 15 tree species were recorded within the 217-ha study area. Biomass and carbon stock were estimated using a non-destructive allometric approach based on tree height and diameter at breast height (DBH). Tree height was measured using overlapping canopy observations and a Haga altimeter, while DBH was recorded at 1.32 m above ground level using a measuring tape. Aboveground and belowground organic carbon (t tree-¹) and total organic carbon for each species were computed and compared with allometric models. Delonix regia exhibited the highest carbon sequestration (103.63 t; 23 trees), whereas Limonia acidissima showed the lowest (2.47 t).