Conversion Of Intact Peat Swamp Forest To Oil Palm Plantation

Author : Louis-Pierre Comeau,Kristell Hergoualc’h,Joanne U. Smith,Louis Verchot
Publisher : CIFOR
Page : 18 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2014-02-23
Category : Electronic book
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Conversion of intact peat swamp forest to oil palm plantation by Louis-Pierre Comeau,Kristell Hergoualc’h,Joanne U. Smith,Louis Verchot Pdf

Tropical peatlands are among the largest pedologic pools of organic carbon. This study compared soil CO2 fluxes in an intact peat swamp forest, a transitional logged drained forest and an oil palm plantation located on the same alluvial peat plain (peat dome) in Jambi, Sumatra, Indonesia. Dynamic closed chambers were used to measure soil CO2 efflux from January to September 2012. Chambers were placed in pairs, with one close to a tree/palm and the other at mid-distance to the next tree/palm. In the oil palm plantation additional chambers were placed in frond decomposing lines and tertiary drainage canals. During the experiment, air and soil temperatures, water table level and rainfall were recorded. The fluxes were significantly larger in the oil palm plantation (28.4 ± 1.2 Mg C-CO2 ha–1 y–1) than in the transitional logged drained forest (18.5 ± 0.7 Mg C-CO2 ha–1 y–1) and in the intact peat swamp forest (16.0 ± 1.2 Mg C-CO2 ha–1 y–1). The CO2 fluxes were spatially variable according to distance to tree/ palm or when emitted from tertiary drainage canals but no clear trend was detected. A significant but weak relationship was found between CO2 fluxes and water table level in the peat swamp forest. Soil CO2 emissions in oil palm plantations were higher than those reported from Borneo by other authors. The soil CO2 flux should be separated into its auto- and heterotrophic components and balanced with C inputs and other C outputs in further studies to determine soil net atmospheric impacts on the climate system of this land-use change.

Author : Mitsuru Osaki,Nobuyuki Tsuji,Nazir Foead,Jack Rieley
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 802 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2021-04-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789813346543

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Tropical Peatland Eco-management by Mitsuru Osaki,Nobuyuki Tsuji,Nazir Foead,Jack Rieley Pdf

In this "Tropical Peatland Eco-management" book, eco-management is new terminology as an abbreviation of "ecology-based management for natural capital enhancement". Key concept on this eco-management is derived from previous book: "Tropical Peatland Ecosystem"(Springer, 2015, eds. by M. Osaki and N. Tsuji). Based on this new concept, this book thoroughly examines tropical peatland eco-management for scientists, political decision makers, governmental officials, land managers, students, and NGO/NPOs who are interested in 1) what the impact of peatland on climate change and ecosystem function, 2) how the management of disturbed peatland, and 3) drawing global scale restoration mechanisms of peatland and wetland. In tropical peatland, a large amount of GHGs (carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide) is emitted due to the unappropriate development and inadequate management of peatland. The peatland ecosystems consist of the carbon–water complex, which is affected easily by the impact of human and climate change. Throughout much research of tropical peatland, the problems that result from development of tropical peatland are found to stem mainly from a lack of understanding of the complexities of this ecosystem and the fragility of the relationship between peat and forest and also between carbon and water. In past, almost all peatland development and management system have been generally designed on “water drainage system”. On the contrast of old system, an innovated eco- management is, here, proposed as “water irrigation system”, including water cycling and natural capital enhancement. Through this book readers will learn the advanced peatland eco-management, with more practical methods and procedure based on ecosystem knowledge.

Author : Khan Towhid Osman
Publisher : Springer
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9783319755274

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Management of Soil Problems by Khan Towhid Osman Pdf

Soils are neither good nor bad, but some have inherent or acquired characteristics that may or may not suit our intended use. Unsuitable characteristics are considered to be soil problems, soil constraints or soil limitations. Only twelve percent of global land is right for agricultural production without much limitation. Some soils have severe limitations for crop production. These soils are so called ‘problem soils’. Many of them do not have enough fertility to be productive; some are arid and saline; some are very sandy and dry; and some are wet and waterlogged for most of the growing season. The global demand for food, wood, fuel, fiber, medicine and other plant products for the 7.2 billion current world population has created such an immense pressure on global soil resources that even the most fertile soils are losing their productive capacity. We are being compelled to bring more and more unsuitable or marginally suitable soils under cultivation. Unless innovative and integrated soil, crop and environmental management practices are adopted for their improvement and sustainable use, further degradation is inevitable. This book, Management of Soil Problems, identifies the problems and discusses management options in a smooth and reader-friendly style. It will be useful for students and professionals of soil science, agriculture, forestry, geography and environmental sciences.

Author : Yadvinder Malhi,James E. M. Watson,Alexandra C. Morel,Tom Evans
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2021-09-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782889713370

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Intact Forests by Yadvinder Malhi,James E. M. Watson,Alexandra C. Morel,Tom Evans Pdf

Author : Iskandar Z. Siregar,Lina Karlinasari,Maija Lampela,Suria Tarigan,Yudi Setiawan,Mohamed Kefi
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2023-07-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832530603

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Conservation and restoration of the tropical landscape: Governance and multidisciplinary approaches by Iskandar Z. Siregar,Lina Karlinasari,Maija Lampela,Suria Tarigan,Yudi Setiawan,Mohamed Kefi Pdf

Author : Riyanti Djalante,Joni Jupesta,Edvin Aldrian
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2020-10-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030555368

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Climate Change Research, Policy and Actions in Indonesia by Riyanti Djalante,Joni Jupesta,Edvin Aldrian Pdf

This edited volume reviews the latest advances in policies and actions in understanding the science, impacts and management of climate change in Indonesia. ​Indonesia is one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change due to its geographical, physical, and social-economic situations. There are many initiatives to understand and deal with the impacts in the country. The national government has issued key guiding policies for climate change. International agencies together with local stakeholders are working on strengthening the capacity in the policy formulations and implement actions to build community resilience. Universities are conducting research on climate change related at different scales. Cities and local governments are implementing innovations in adapting to the impacts of climate change and transiting toward green economy. This book summarizes and discusses the state-of-the-art regarding climate change in Indonesia including adaptation and mitigation measures. The primary readership of the book includes policy makers, scientists and practitioners of climate change actions in Indonesia and other countries facing similar challenges. Chapter “Carbon Stocks from Peat Swamp Forest and Oil Palm Plantation in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia” is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.

Author : Liangtong Zhan,Yunmin Chen,Abdelmalek Bouazza
Publisher : Springer
Page : 575 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2018-10-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811322273

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Proceedings of the 8th International Congress on Environmental Geotechnics Volume 3 by Liangtong Zhan,Yunmin Chen,Abdelmalek Bouazza Pdf

This book gathers selected papers presented at the 8th International Congress on Environmental Geotechnics (ICEG), held on October 28 - November 1, 2018 in Hangzhou, China. The theme of the congress is “Towards a Sustainable Geoenvironment”, which means meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Under this theme, the congress covers a broad range of topics and provides an excellent opportunity for academics, engineers, scientists, government officials, regulators, and planners to present, discuss and exchange notes on the latest advances and developments in the research and application of environmental geotechnics.

Author : Laumonier, Y.,Simamora, T.,Manurung, A.,Narulita, S.,Pribadi, U.,Simarangkir, A.,Kharisma, S.,Shantiko, B.
Publisher : CIFOR
Page : 57 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2020-08-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Sentinel Landscapes initiative by Laumonier, Y.,Simamora, T.,Manurung, A.,Narulita, S.,Pribadi, U.,Simarangkir, A.,Kharisma, S.,Shantiko, B. Pdf

This publication is part of the Sentinel Landscape network initiative established in eight sites around the world representative of widely different biophysical and socioeconomic contexts. Here we present and summarize the results of the research and baseline studies carried out in West Kalimantan, Borneo. Within the Kapuas Hulu regency, two districts were selected as ‘sentinel sites’: (1) a traditionally managed landscape with direct influence on watersheds to the north of Danau Sentarum National Park wetlands (Batang Lupar); and (2) a contrasting area in the south with improved infrastructure along the mainsouthern road from Sintang to Putussibau, to bring a different context (Mentebah).

Author : Zaiton Samdin,Norfaryanti Kamaruddin,Sheriza Mohd Razali
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2022-12-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811933424

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Tropical Forest Ecosystem Services in Improving Livelihoods For Local Communities by Zaiton Samdin,Norfaryanti Kamaruddin,Sheriza Mohd Razali Pdf

This edited book covers major importance of tropical forest diversity and its values to vegetation, wildlife, and the local community. It addresses the current issues and opportunities in the Southeast Asia’s tropical forests. This book lays the groundwork for a better understanding of tropical forest ecosystem services. Ecosystem services has four concepts: provisioning, regulating, cultural and supporting services. In an era of rapid population growth and increasing pressure on tropical natural resources, ecosystem services have become central to the discussion of climate change mitigation. The values of tropical forest ecosystem services deserve to be the highlighted when it comes to shaping responsible behaviors towards sustainable development goals (SDGs). This book is of interest and useful to researchers and academics teaching in the field of tropical forest conservation, tropical ecosystems, tropical products technology, ecotourism, forest plantation management, bio industrial economy, agroforestry business and marketing. Professionals, foresters, industrial entrepreneurs, ecologists, and a valuable source of reference to the relevant researchers and students in the region.

Author : Sara Hsu
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 626 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781351008198

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Routledge Handbook of Sustainable Development in Asia by Sara Hsu Pdf

In the present global context, some countries still face many challenges to bringing about inclusive, efficient, and environmentally sustainable development. Simultaneously, the stakes of survival are rising, as climate change exacerbates both environmental and social ills. Asia as a region is particularly vulnerable, as it is densely populated and includes both developed and developing countries. The Routledge Handbook of Sustainable Development in Asia seeks to examine these issues in depth. Presenting a comprehensive literature review, as well as numerous case studies, this book examines sustainable development from economic and social perspectives, as well as from an environmental viewpoint. Divided into seven parts, the topics addressed include: Environmental challenges Energy dependence and transition Economic justice Social welfare Sustainable governance Providing comprehensive coverage of a wide variety of countries in the region, this handbook will be useful for students and scholars of sustainable development, environment and society, and Asian Studies in general.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Deforestation
ISBN : MINN:31951D01796246Q

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The Bitter Fruit of Oil Palm by Anonim Pdf

Author : Lesley Potter
Publisher : CIFOR
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2015-05-26
Category : Electronic book
ISBN : 9786021504925

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Managing oil palm landscapes by Lesley Potter Pdf

This study comprises a review of oil palm development and management across landscapes in the tropics. Seven countries have been selected for detailed analysis using surveys of the current literature, mainly spanning the last fifteen years. Indonesia and Malaysia are the obvious leaders in terms of area planted and levels of production and export, but also in literature generated on social and environmental challenges. In Latin America, Colombia is the dominant producer with oil palm expanding in disparate landscapes with a strong focus on palm oil-based biodiesel; and small-scale growers and companies in Peru and Brazil offer contrasting ways of inserting oil palm into the Amazon. Nigeria and Cameroon represent African nations with traditional groves and old plantations in which foreign ‘land grabs’ to establish new oil palm have recently occurred.

Author : Ganesh Shivakoti,Ujjwal Pradhan,Helmi Helmi
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2016-09-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128104705

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Redefining Diversity and Dynamics of Natural Resources Management in Asia, Volume 1 by Ganesh Shivakoti,Ujjwal Pradhan,Helmi Helmi Pdf

Redefining Diversity and Dynamics of Natural Resources Management in Asia, Volumes 1-4 brings together scientific research and policy issues across various topographical area in Asia to provide a comprehensive overview of the issues facing the region. Sustainable Natural Resources Management in Dynamic Southeast Asia, Volume 1, pulls together regional experts in the field to look specifically at sustainability issues across the region, to see what has been implemented, what the impacts have been, and what other options are available. In the race to be a developed region, many Southeast Asian countries have foregone natural resources through haphazard use. As a result, the people are faced with numerous environmental challenges, particularly deforestation and forest degradation, biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation, reduction in soil quality, and decreases in the quantity of available water. Community-based forest management is the involvement of local communities in the protection, conservation and management of public forests to prevent degradation through sustainable practices while still responding to the basic social and economic needs of local populations. When the people who depend on forest resources for their livelihoods are jointly responsible for managing and protecting them, they tend to do so in a more sustainable manner by focusing on the long-term benefits rather than the immediate short-term gains. However, when tenure rights are weak, unclear, or insecure, or offer limited benefits, people are incited in extracting more immediate benefits, resulting in suboptimal forest management and the reduction of carbon stocks. Features case studies that cover issues such as rising levels of deforestation, forest degradation, regional food security, ecosystem degradation, biodiversity loss, conflicts over natural resource use, water management issues, and impacts on local communities Includes contributions from local researchers who are dealing with these issues first hand, and on a daily basis Includes a comparative review on REDD+ implementation in different communities Focuses on sustainability issues across the region

Author : Ken W. Krauss,Zhiliang Zhu,Camille L. Stagg
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2021-10-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119639336

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Wetland Carbon and Environmental Management by Ken W. Krauss,Zhiliang Zhu,Camille L. Stagg Pdf

Explores how the management of wetlands can influence carbon storage and fluxes. Wetlands are vital natural assets, including their ability to take-up atmospheric carbon and restrict subsequent carbon loss to facilitate long-term storage. They can be deliberately managed to provide a natural solution to mitigate climate change, as well as to help offset direct losses of wetlands from various land-use changes and natural drivers. Wetland Carbon and Environmental Management presents a collection of wetland research studies from around the world to demonstrate how environmental management can improve carbon sequestration while enhancing wetland health and function. Volume highlights include: Overview of carbon storage in the landscape Introduction to wetland management practices Comparisons of natural, managed, and converted wetlands Impact of wetland management on carbon storage or loss Techniques for scientific assessment of wetland carbon processes Case studies covering tropical, coastal, inland, and northern wetlands Primer for carbon offset trading programs and how wetlands might contribute The American Geophysical Union promotes discovery in Earth and space science for the benefit of humanity. Its publications disseminate scientific knowledge and provide resources for researchers, students, and professionals.

Author : Lilleskov, E.A.,McCullough, K.,Hergoualc'h, K.,del Castillo Torres, D.,Chimmer, R.,Murdiyarso, D.,Kolka, R.,Bourgeau-Chavez, L.,Hribljan, J.,del Aguila Pasquel, J.,Wayson, C.
Publisher : CIFOR
Page : 8 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2019-12-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Is Indonesian peatland loss a cautionary tale for Peru? A two-country comparison of the magnitude and causes of tropical peatland degradation by Lilleskov, E.A.,McCullough, K.,Hergoualc'h, K.,del Castillo Torres, D.,Chimmer, R.,Murdiyarso, D.,Kolka, R.,Bourgeau-Chavez, L.,Hribljan, J.,del Aguila Pasquel, J.,Wayson, C. Pdf

Key messagesIndonesia and Peru harbor some of the largest lowland tropical peatland areas. Indonesian peatlands are subject to much greater anthropogenic activity than Peru's resulting in high GHG and particulate emissions.We explored patterns of impact in both countries and compared predisposing factors. Impacts differ greatly among Indonesian regions and the Peruvian Amazon in the order: Sumatra > Kalimantan > Papua > Peru.All impacts, except fire, are positively related to population density.Current peatland integrity in Peru arises from a confluence of factors that has slowed development, with no absolute barriers protecting Peruvian peatlands from a similar fate to Indonesia's.If the goal is to maintain the integrity of Peruvian peatlands, government policies recognizing unique peatland functions and sensitivities will be necessary.