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Assessment of Carbon Sequestration in Selected Urban Gardens of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Authors
Manan Bansal, Rashmi Yadav, Santosh Yadav, Gourikrishna Ezhava, Amritha Ashokan
Abstract
As climate change increasingly affects urban
areas, innovative local mitigation strategies are essential. Urban green spaces
such as parks and gardens hold significant potential as carbon sinks by
capturing and storing atmospheric carbon in vegetation and soil. This study
evaluates the carbon sequestration capacity of selected urban gardens in
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, aiming to quantify their role in climate change mitigation
and guide urban ecological planning. Using GIS mapping, field-based vegetation
surveys, and non-destructive biomass estimation methods, data were gathered
from various public gardens larger than 0.5 hectares across the different zones
of city. Above- and below-ground carbon stocks, primarily from trees, were
calculated using standardized allometric equations. The study provides an
evidence-based assessment of carbon storage in Ahmedabad’s green spaces,
supporting recommendations for sustainable planting, enhanced urban forest
cover, and policy actions to strengthen climate resilience in Indian cities.
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Pages:1-8
How to cite this article:
Manan Bansal, Rashmi Yadav, Santosh Yadav, Gourikrishna Ezhava, Amritha Ashokan "Assessment of Carbon Sequestration in Selected Urban Gardens of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 10, Issue 10, 2025, Pages 1-8
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