Sektor Ekopelancongan Membantu Aktiviti Penyimpanan Karbon Hutan
Pelancongan yang mesra alam semulajadi telah mula mendapat tempat di kalangan pelancong sekitar tahun 70an. Namun hanya pada tahun 1983 perkataan ekopelancongan mula diperkenalkan oleh Hector Ceballos-Lascurain. Sejak daripada itu sektor ini berkembang begitu pesat dan menjadi salah satu cabang industri...
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Land use changes affect the distribution and deposition of Carbon in soil
Forest soils have been addressed to play a vital role in storing and sequestering carbon. Land-use conversion to agricultural systems can affect soil carbon storage in terrestrial ecosystems by altering the biotic or abiotic processes involved in carbon cycling. In particular, agricultural soils are...
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The values of forest carbon
Forest carbon has become a primary focus when addressing climate change, particularly in understanding the importance of the carbon cycle in reducing global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Based on the terms and definition highlighted by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) (2023), forest carbon...
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Explaining environmental jargons to children: The role of designing recreational areas that resonates with children
Sheena Bidin
Let’s be honest. Children, in general, has limited knowledge and understanding on what carbon storage, carbon sequestration and all the other environmental jargons when it comes to protecting the planet. Yes, they generally have an idea that forest plays a vital role in keeping the earth safe; however...
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Agricultural land conversion scenarios and implication on carbon stock changes
Integrating climate change measures into the national policies, planning and strategies has been embedded under the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) – Goal 13: Climate Action. Various climate mitigation strategies are progressively undertaken across the globe in response to global...
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Forests as a carbon sink – An overview
Malaysia is home to approximately 21 million hectares of land under tree cover, covering about 65% percent of the nation’s total land area. Forests are found throughout the country and contain more than 1000 species of trees. Although significant regional changes have occurred, the total area of forestland...
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Forest as Carbon Store
P.s. H’ng And Chew T.w
The temperatures of world rose about 2°F (1.1°C) since 1900 to date (NOAA, 2013). World’s climate is long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns, primarily as a result of human activities. The industrial revolution, burning of fossil fuels, increase of human population and harvesting of...
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