Carbon Sequestration Mapping
Definition
Carbon Sequestration Mapping is the spatial analysis of ecosystems that absorb atmospheric CO₂ and store it in biomass or soil. It identifies high-capacity carbon sinks like forests, wetlands, peatlands, and regenerative farmland. The process involves using remote sensing data, ground-based measurements, and geospatial models to estimate the amount of carbon each landscape can retain. This form of mapping is central to nature-based climate solutions and plays a key role in carbon offset validation, biodiversity preservation, and environmental restoration strategies.
Application
Governments and NGOs use carbon sequestration maps to locate areas for conservation, restoration, or reforestation that yield the highest climate benefits. These maps also help assess the sequestration potential of degraded lands being rehabilitated. Carbon trading platforms rely on them to certify credit-eligible zones based on storage capacity. In agriculture, sequestration mapping supports regenerative practices like agroforestry and cover cropping. Planners integrate this data into sustainable land use and climate adaptation frameworks.
FAQ
1. How does carbon sequestration mapping assist in environmental restoration?
Carbon sequestration mapping assists environmental restoration by identifying high-capacity carbon sink areas, guiding reforestation and soil management efforts that enhance ecosystem health and climate resilience.
2. How does carbon sequestration mapping assist in environmental restoration?
Forests, mangroves, peatlands, and agricultural lands with regenerative practices.
3. How does carbon sequestration mapping assist in environmental restoration?
Accuracy depends on data quality, modeling techniques, and field validation of biomass or soil carbon.
4. How does carbon sequestration mapping assist in environmental restoration?
It supports climate goals by identifying and preserving carbon-rich ecosystems.
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