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Evaluating the Economic Value of Above-Ground Biomass Carbon Stocks in the Urban Forests of Banda Aceh City Dharma, Wira; Yasmin, Yekki; Ariqah, Nada; Harnelly, Essy; Rizki, Alia; Fitri, Lenni; Amirunnas , Amirunnas; Rauzana, Anita; Zakaria, Rahmad
Biosaintifika: Journal of Biology & Biology Education Vol. 17 No. 2 (2025): August 2025
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/biosaintifika.v17i2.24368

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Urban forests play a pivotal role in climate change mitigation by storing carbon in biomass. However, the economic valuation of this ecosystem service in Banda Aceh City remains underexplored. This study aims to quantify aboveground biomass carbon stocks and assess their economic value in six selected urban forests across the city. Non-destructive sampling was conducted using 20 × 20 m plots to measure tree diameter, estimate biomass using species-specific allometric equations, and calculate carbon content (C = 0.5 × B). A carbon price of US$50/ton was applied for economic valuation. The total carbon stock was estimated at 11,579 tons, with Putroe Phang Forest contributing the highest proportion (45%). The corresponding economic value was approximately IDR 3.42 billion. A strong positive correlation (R² = 0.9859) was observed between tree diameter and biomass. This study presents a novel economic perspective on urban forest carbon in Banda Aceh by integrating ecological data with financial valuation. The findings underscore the importance of incorporating carbon trading mechanisms into urban planning to strengthen ecosystem service assessments and climate policy implementation.
KEANEKARAGAMAN DAN DISTRIBUSI JENIS JAMUR MAKROSKOPIK DI TAMAN HUTAN RAYA POCUT MEURAH INTAN, ACEH, INDONESIA Kusuma, Hendrix; Harnelly, Essy; Thomy, Zairin; Itawarnemi, Hilmina
Biotik Vol 13 No 2 (2025): JURNAL BIOTIK
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/biotik.v13i2.31617

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Data on the diversity of macroscopic fungi in Tahura Pocut Meurah Intan is still not widely available, resulting in a gap in basic data that is essential for conservation, area management, and exploration of biological potential. This study aims to identify the diversity of macroscopic fungal species found in PMI National Park and analyze their distribution based on substrate type and habitat conditions. An exploration survey method was used by following existing hiking trails. Fungal samples found in the field were documented, collected, preserved, and then analyzed morphologically. Data analysis was performed using descriptive qualitative methods, presenting species distribution according to habitat conditions, substrate type, and differences between the rainy and dry seasons. Each category was presented as a percentage of the total identified species. 123 macroscopic fungal species were found, with a dominance of the order Agaricales (39%). A total of 28 species have the potential as alternative food sources, while 17 species have the potential as medicine. The highest diversity was found in habitats with heterogeneous vegetation (85.37%), followed by homogeneous forests (21.95%) and agricultural areas (16.26%). Weathered wood was the main substrate where fungi grew (56%), and the number of species was higher in the rainy season than in the dry season. These findings indicate that the PMI Nature Reserve is an important habitat for macroscopic fungi with variations in distribution influenced by differences in substrate and environmental conditions. Keyword: diversity of species, macrofungi, Tahura Pocut Meurah Intan, fungal composition
Co-Authors Adrian Damora Agus Sara Alim Misbullah Amirunnas , Amirunnas Annisa Ammalia Kiti Ardhana Yulisma Arif Habibal Umam Ariqah, Nada Cici Ariska A Dina Firmadiana Faradhila, Jihan Fauzi, Fazlin Mohd Fauziah . Fenty Ferayanti Fikrul Akhyar Gani, Fadli A. Habib, Ahasan Hairul Basri Hawati Hawati HENDRIX INDRA KUSUMA Hermanto, Feri Eko Idroes, Ghifari Maulana Iqbar Iqbar Irma Dewiyanti Irma Sari ISKANDAR ZULKARNAIN SIREGAR Isnaini, Nadia Itawarnemi, Hilmina Khairan Khairan Kusuma, Hendrix Lenni Fitri Lydia Septa Desiyana, Lydia Septa M. Satria Fitri Malahayati T. Hanafiah Martunis - Martunis Martunis Maysarah, Hilda Meutia Zahara Mira Humaira Misrahanum Misrahanum MUHAMMAD ADRIYAN FITRA MUHAMMAD BAHI Muhammad Irfan Muhammad Rusdi Muhammad Subianto Munira, Alya Mutia Zahara Nafissa, Naja Nanda Muhammad Razi Nazaruddin Nir Fathiya NITA TAUHIDA NITA TAUHIDA Nur Fadli Nurur Rahmy Oktaviana, Nurul Onny Ulfa Rahayu Prajaputra, Vicky Rahayu, Sri Riska Ramadhaniaty, Mutia Rauzana, Anita Razief Perucha Fauzie Afidh RIDHA UL FAHMI Rina Sriwati Rinaldi Idroes Rizki Amelia Rizki, Alia Rizky Amelia Rusita Fitri Saida Rasnovi SAIDA RASNOVI Saida Rasnovi Samingan Samingan Sari, Febia Saudah Saudah SITI MARYAM Siti-Azizah, Mohd Nor Sreeramanan Subramaniam Sri Jumiati, Sri Sri Wati Suryadi Suryadi Syaharani, Cut Puspita Salsabila Syahraini, Aigia Syaifullah Muhammad Teuku Rizky Noviandy Ulfa hansri Ar-Rasyid Wira Dharma Wira Dharma Yekki Yasmin Yudi Haditiar Yunita Yunita Yurinda Yurinda ZAINAL ABIDIN MUCHLISIN Zairin Thomy Zairin Thomy Zairin Thomy ZAIRIN THOMY Zairin Thomy Zairin Thomy Zairin Thomy Zairin Thomy Zairin Thomy Zakaria, Rahmad Zulfan Zulkarnain Zulkarnain Zulwanis, Zulwanis Zumaidar Zumaidar