A Sustainable Woody Biomass Production System for Tropical Peatlands

Authors:
Mariko Norisada, Takashi Yamanoshita, Koji Adachi, Kazutoshi Osawa, Toshihide Nagano, Masafumi Inoue, Tomoyasu Ishida, Pisoot Vijarnsorn, Katsumi Kojima

Book:
Proceedings of the 14th International Peat Congress

Venue:
Stockholm

Keywords:
co2-emission, reflooding, tree-plantations, tropical-peatlands, woody-biomass-utilization

Documentfile:
Norisada et al 2012: A Sustainable Woody Biomass Production System for Tropical Peatlands

Summary:

Theme IX. Tropical peatlands

SUMMARY

To develop a sustainable woody biomass production system for use in tropical peatlands, we have begun studies to evaluate the potential reduction in CO2 emission that results from peat conservation, develop appropriate planting techniques, evaluate carbon sequestration as a result of reforestation, and develop a value-added system for the utilization of tropical peat swamp tree species. To do so, we used Melaleuca cajuputi Powell, an extremely flood-tolerant tree species, as the major target species. The preliminary outcomes have let us propose a sustainable woody biomass production system for tropical peatlands at a 200-ha scale.