Diversity and potential carbon storage of tree and pole vegetation in Mount Merapi National Park, Indonesia
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Abstract. Al-Dzahabi MA, Mardiyanto MB, Bernadetta MP, Maharani MP, Izdihar RS, Setyawan AD. 2026. Diversity and potential carbon storage of tree and pole vegetation in Mount Merapi National Park, Indonesia. Asian J For 10 (1): r100132. https://doi.org/10.13057/asianjfor/r100132. Forests are complex terrestrial ecosystems essential for life on Earth. They harbor high biodiversity and provide broad benefits for life, with various plants, animals, and microorganisms interacting. Forests can become national parks, where forest areas are protected and managed for conservation, research, education, and recreation. Mount Merapi National Park (MMNP) Resort Kemalang, Klaten, Central Java, Indonesia, exhibits a high diversity of tree vegetation. This study examines the diversity of tree vegetation and carbon storage potential at MMNP Resort Kemalang. The methodology used is a vegetation survey using purposive sampling. The data collected includes tree type, stem diameter, and tree height; the carbon storage potential was also calculated. The diversity index, a measure of species richness and evenness, is used to assess the variety of tree species in the area. The vegetation at Deles Station has a low diversity index for both trees and poles, indicating a less varied and balanced ecosystem. Meanwhile, the vegetation at Sapuangin Station has a low diversity index to a medium tree diversity index, suggesting a more diverse and balanced ecosystem. The tree vegetation at MMNP Resort Kemalang plays an important role in absorbing carbon dioxide and mitigating climate change. The vegetation biomass capacity at Sapuangin Station is 1,067.99 tonnes/ha for poles and 22,154.61 tonnes/ha for trees. Moreover, at Deles Station, it was 477.66 tonnes/ha for poles and 173,459.94 tonnes/ha for trees. The average carbon storage at Sapuangin Station is 501.96 kg/plot for poles and 10,381.01 kg/plot for tree plots. The average carbon storage at Deles Station is 243.01 kg/plot for poles and 81,526.17 kg/plot for tree plots. This study highlights the importance of tree diversity in maintaining ecosystem balance and carbon sequestration potential in MMNP. Future research should explore the impact of environmental factors on tree growth and investigate strategies for enhancing carbon storage through sustainable forest management.
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