CARBON STOCK OF NATIVE TREES IN DIFFERENT FOREST PRODUCTION AND RESTORATION MANAGEMENTS
Fertilizing; soil management; forest restoration; natural regeneration; forestry production; native trees
Forest ecosystems play an important role in mitigating global warming, as they absorb CO2 (carbon dioxide) from the atmosphere through photosynthesis and store large amounts of carbon in biomass. Anthropogenic disturbances in forest ecosystems alter soil fertility, reduce biodiversity and contribute to climate change. In this context, forest species are of great importance for the balance of ecosystems, and also for human use, such as food, civil construction and medicinal use, among others. With the high diversity of native Brazilian trees, there are still few studies that seek to elucidate the nutritional needs of these plants, as well as the effects of different silvicultural management on the carbon storage capacity. Therefore, the research aims to compare the carbon storage capacity of native trees under different fertilization management in production areas and under different forest restoration techniques. Therefore, this study can contribute information about the performance of the main forest species native to the Atlantic Forest in different field conditions. It is expected that the research results will help support the development of forestry policies and projects by public authorities and private initiatives that seek to reforest with native species; quantify and plan activities linked to carbon sequestration, and contribute to international agreements regarding climate change.