Carbon sequestration potential in the rehabilitated mangroves in Indonesia

Rehabilitated mangroves in Indonesia's Banten Province exhibit higher sediment carbon stock (364 Mg C ha⁻¹) compared to natural mangroves in Ujung Kulon National Park (126 Mg C ha⁻¹), yet their carbon accumulation rate is nearly half that of natural sites. This counterintuitive finding highlights the influence of local hydrogeomorphological conditions on carbon sequestration, suggesting that hydrological modifications could enhance carbon accumulation in rehabilitated ecosystems like abandoned ponds. The study provides critical data for Indonesia's mangrove rehabilitation efforts and offers the first assessment of blue carbon potential in Ujung Kulon National Park.

Kusumaningtyas, M. A., Kepel, T. L., Solihuddin, T., Lubis, A. A., Putra, A. D. P., Sugiharto, U., Ati, R. N. A., Salim, H. L., Mustikasari, E., Heriati, A., Daulat, A., Sudirman, N., Suryono, D. D., & Rustam, A. (2021). Carbon sequestration potential in the rehabilitated mangroves in Indonesia. Ecological Research, 37(1), 80–91. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/1440-1703.12279