Jurnal Biologi Tropis
Vol. 26 No. 2 (2026): April - Juni

Carbon Absorption Potential in the Hungayono Karst Ecosystem, Tulabolo Pinogu Resort, Bogani Nani Wartabone National Park

Timbola, Muh Kirad (Unknown)
Katili, Abubakar Sidik (Unknown)
Husain, Ilyas H. (Unknown)
Kandowangko, Novri Youla (Unknown)
Mamu, Hartono D. (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
04 Jun 2026

Abstract

Climate change caused by increasing carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions has become a global issue affecting environmental balance and rising global temperatures. Tropical forest ecosystems, including the Hungayono karst area in Bogani Nani Wartabone National Park, play an important role as carbon sinks through vegetation biomass. This study aims to analyze vegetation density, biomass, carbon content, and carbon sequestration potential in the Hungayono karst ecosystem. The research was conducted using a quantitative descriptive method with purposive sampling techniques at three observation points through the transect quadrat method. Vegetation data were analyzed using allometric equations and IPCC conversion factors. The results showed a tree density of 290 individuals/ha and sapling density of 335 individuals/ha. Total biomass reached 677.79 tons/ha, carbon content was 420.06 tons/ha, and carbon sequestration potential was 1541.63 tons CO₂e/ha. These findings indicate that tree-level vegetation plays a dominant role in carbon storage and climate change mitigation.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JBT

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Subject

Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Immunology & microbiology

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Jurnal Biologi Tropis (ISSN Cetak 1411-9587 dan ISSN Online 2549-7863) diterbitkan mulai tahun 2000 dengan frekuensi 2 kali setahun oleh Program Studi Pendidikan Biologi PMIPA FKIP Universitas Mataram, berisi hasil penelitian dan ulasan Ilmiah dalam bidang Biologi ...