Quantification of Carbon Sequestration Benefits of Restoring Degraded Montane Meadows

Title
Quantification of Carbon Sequestration Benefits of Restoring Degraded Montane Meadows
Abstract
A Technical Advisory Committee developed and refined a multi-project sampling protocol for three restored meadows and three un-restored meadows. Data from the un-restored meadows will also provide base-line data for before and after restoration comparisons. Initial data analysis indicates that restored meadows contain twice as much total carbon as degraded meadows; on average approximately 40 tonnes more carbon per acre. Virtually all of the degraded meadows; on average approximately 40 tonnes more carbon per acre. Virtually all of the additional carbon in restored meadows occurs in the soil, and is thus protected from loss via grazing, haying, wildfire, etc.
Purpose
To determine whether decades of meadow restoration have had an impact on carbon stock.
Begin Date
2015-08-21
Originator Name
Feather River Coordinated Resource Management
Ordering Information
Feather River Resource Coordinated Management
Links
www.feather-river-Coordinated Resource Management.org/images/stories/Publications/CarbonTechlRpt.pdf
Keywords
Carbon Sequestration, Meadow Restoration
Resource Type
Document
Resource Owner
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