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Investigation of Biomass and Carbon Storage of Tree Species in Zhengzhou, a Megacity in China

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Urban trees play a dual role in enhancing landscape aesthetics and contributing to carbon sequestration. This study evaluated the biomass and carbon storage of eight common urban tree species in Zhengzhou, China, using organ-specific measurements and allometric growth models. The results revealed that biomass and carbon were primarily allocated to the trunk, followed by the roots, branches, and leaves; these results are consistent with previous findings. Acer buergerianum Miq. and Magnolia grandiflora L. demonstrated the highest per-tree carbon storage, while Styphnolobium japonicum (L.) Schott and Salix babylonica L. performed better in carbon storage per unit area. These patterns are linked to variations in species morphology, growth performance, and planting density. The study provides evidence-based recommendations for optimizing urban tree species selection to enhance carbon sink capacity. Future applications include integrating these results into urban planning strategies and long-term carbon monitoring systems, thereby contributing to low-carbon city development.

Source: Horticulturae

DOI: 10.3390/horticulturae11050500

Authors: Jing He, Qike Ding, Qiupeng Yuan, Shanshan Jin, Dongfeng Yan, Zhi Li

Institution: Henan Agricultural University

Language: English

Topic: Urban Arborization and Environmental Studies

Subfield: Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Climate action, Sustainable cities and communities, Life on land

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,654