Assessment of Carbon Stock in Woody Vegetation for the Mitigation of Atmospheric CO<sub>2</sub> Emissions at Natitingou City in North Benin (West Africa)

Bake Orou Wari; Soufouyane Zakari; Mama Djaouga; Waris Kewouyemi Chouti; David Baloubi; Ibouraima Yabi; Brice Tente; Ismaila Toko Imorou

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Assessment of Carbon Stock in Woody Vegetation for the Mitigation of Atmospheric CO₂ Emissions at Natitingou City in North Benin (West Africa)

Bake Orou Wari, Soufouyane Zakari, Mama Djaouga, Waris Kewouyemi Chouti, David Baloubi, Ibouraima Yabi, Brice Tente, Ismaila Toko Imorou

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The study aims at evaluating the potential of carbon sequestration by woody vegetation in the township of Natitingou. The phytosociological survey method was used to collect data in plots 344 of 1 ha each using the stratified random sampling technique. The use of the allometric model, developed for the Sudanian domain, made it possible to estimate the carbon of the different species inventoried. In total, 89 woody species, divided into 74 genera and 36 families were counted. The most representative families are Leguminosae-Caesalpinioideae (15%), Moraceae (9%), Anacardiaceae (7%), Leguminosae-Mimosoideae (7%). The urban woody vegetation of Natitingou produces on average 42.3 ± 4.1 tMs/ha of biomass for an average carbon stock rate of 20.6 ± 2.0 t/ha, of which the equivalent in trapped CO₂ is 75.5 ± 7.4 t/ha. Afzelia africana (7.8 t/tree) and Adansonia digitata (6.9 t/tree) have the highest average carbon values by species, while Annona senegalensis (0.008 t/tree) and Senna alata (0.006 t/tree) have the lowest values. The ecological value of vegetation in the urban environment of Natitingou is estimated at 803901 $. The atmospheric carbon reduction potential of urban vegetation in Natitingou was revealed and will serve decision makers and the public as a springboard for urban planning projects and as an opportunity for the carbon market in the REDD+ process.

Published in	American Journal of Environmental Protection (Volume 11, Issue 5)
DOI	10.11648/j.ajep.20221105.13
Page(s)	131-142
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Urban Woody Vegetation, Biomass, Carbon Stock, Carbon Dioxide Emission, Natitingou

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Bake Orou Wari

Laboratory of Cartography, Remote Sensing and GIS (LaCarto), University of Abomey-Calavi, Cotonou Houéyiho, Benin
Soufouyane Zakari

Laboratory of Cartography, Remote Sensing and GIS (LaCarto), University of Abomey-Calavi, Cotonou Houéyiho, Benin
Mama Djaouga

Laboratory of Cartography, Remote Sensing and GIS (LaCarto), University of Abomey-Calavi, Cotonou Houéyiho, Benin
Waris Kewouyemi Chouti

Laboratory of Inorganic Chemistry and Environment (LACIE), University of Abomey-Calavi, Abomey-Calavi, Benin
David Baloubi

Laboratory for the Study of Urban and Regional Dynamics (LEDUR), University of Abomey-Calavi, Abomey-Calavi, Benin
Ibouraima Yabi

Pierre Pagney Laboratory, "Climate, Water, Ecosystems and Development" (LACEEDE), University of Abomey-Calavi, Abomey-Calavi, Benin
Brice Tente

Laboratory of Biogeography and Environmental Expertise (LABEE), University of Abomey-Calavi, Abomey-Calavi, Benin
Ismaila Toko Imorou

Laboratory of Cartography, Remote Sensing and GIS (LaCarto), University of Abomey-Calavi, Cotonou Houéyiho, Benin

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  url = {https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ajep.20221105.13},
  eprint = {https://article.sciencepublishinggroup.com/pdf/10.11648.j.ajep.20221105.13},
  abstract = {The study aims at evaluating the potential of carbon sequestration by woody vegetation in the township of Natitingou. The phytosociological survey method was used to collect data in plots 344 of 1 ha each using the stratified random sampling technique. The use of the allometric model, developed for the Sudanian domain, made it possible to estimate the carbon of the different species inventoried. In total, 89 woody species, divided into 74 genera and 36 families were counted. The most representative families are Leguminosae-Caesalpinioideae (15%), Moraceae (9%), Anacardiaceae (7%), Leguminosae-Mimosoideae (7%). The urban woody vegetation of Natitingou produces on average 42.3 ± 4.1 tMs/ha of biomass for an average carbon stock rate of 20.6 ± 2.0 t/ha, of which the equivalent in trapped CO2 is 75.5 ± 7.4 t/ha. Afzelia africana (7.8 t/tree) and Adansonia digitata (6.9 t/tree) have the highest average carbon values by species, while Annona senegalensis (0.008 t/tree) and Senna alata (0.006 t/tree) have the lowest values. The ecological value of vegetation in the urban environment of Natitingou is estimated at 803901 $. The atmospheric carbon reduction potential of urban vegetation in Natitingou was revealed and will serve decision makers and the public as a springboard for urban planning projects and as an opportunity for the carbon market in the REDD+ process.},
 year = {2022}
}

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TY  - JOUR
T1  - Assessment of Carbon Stock in Woody Vegetation for the Mitigation of Atmospheric CO2 Emissions at Natitingou City in North Benin (West Africa)
AU  - Bake Orou Wari
AU  - Soufouyane Zakari
AU  - Mama Djaouga
AU  - Waris Kewouyemi Chouti
AU  - David Baloubi
AU  - Ibouraima Yabi
AU  - Brice Tente
AU  - Ismaila Toko Imorou
Y1  - 2022/10/24
PY  - 2022
N1  - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ajep.20221105.13
DO  - 10.11648/j.ajep.20221105.13
T2  - American Journal of Environmental Protection
JF  - American Journal of Environmental Protection
JO  - American Journal of Environmental Protection
SP  - 131
EP  - 142
PB  - Science Publishing Group
SN  - 2328-5699
UR  - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ajep.20221105.13
AB  - The study aims at evaluating the potential of carbon sequestration by woody vegetation in the township of Natitingou. The phytosociological survey method was used to collect data in plots 344 of 1 ha each using the stratified random sampling technique. The use of the allometric model, developed for the Sudanian domain, made it possible to estimate the carbon of the different species inventoried. In total, 89 woody species, divided into 74 genera and 36 families were counted. The most representative families are Leguminosae-Caesalpinioideae (15%), Moraceae (9%), Anacardiaceae (7%), Leguminosae-Mimosoideae (7%). The urban woody vegetation of Natitingou produces on average 42.3 ± 4.1 tMs/ha of biomass for an average carbon stock rate of 20.6 ± 2.0 t/ha, of which the equivalent in trapped CO2 is 75.5 ± 7.4 t/ha. Afzelia africana (7.8 t/tree) and Adansonia digitata (6.9 t/tree) have the highest average carbon values by species, while Annona senegalensis (0.008 t/tree) and Senna alata (0.006 t/tree) have the lowest values. The ecological value of vegetation in the urban environment of Natitingou is estimated at 803901 $. The atmospheric carbon reduction potential of urban vegetation in Natitingou was revealed and will serve decision makers and the public as a springboard for urban planning projects and as an opportunity for the carbon market in the REDD+ process.
VL  - 11
IS  - 5
ER  -

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