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Evaluation of carbon sequestration and economic value crops in coastal forests in Taiwan

  • Date of declaration:2023-03-15
  • PI:Cheng-Jung Lin
  • Division:Forest Utilization Division
Research title
Science and Technology Programs(2022)
KeyWord
carbon sequestration;coastal woodland;crops;plantation forest;Economic value;Salt tolerance;Green bamboo (Bambusa oldhamii);Kalofilum Kathing (Calophyllum inophyllum);Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia);essential oil;
Abstract
This research project achieves micro-industry effects for serving farmers, and to promote the plan title "Evaluation of carbon sequestration and economic value crops in coastal forests in Taiwan". The goal in first year is to complete the establishment of a multi-layered forest trial area planted with Australian tea trees (Melaleuca alternifolia) and Kalofilum Kathing (Calophyllum inophyllum ), and their planting management and growth monitoring. Moreover, to complete the literature review on the production and treatment of Australian tea tree leaf essential oil and Kalofilum Kathing seed oil and summary of application value development data. Finally, to plan and set up a coastal planting experimental area for salt-tolerant edible green bamboo (Bambusa edulis) and assessment of water management needs and crop growth adaptability after planting. However, this program is the first year to start. It mainly promotes preparatory tests and pre-operations. The evaluation criteria include completing the planting of seedlings in the salt-tolerant green bamboo experimental area, completing the construction of the smart irrigation system (facilities) in the experimental area, and completing the soil in the experimental area. Testing before planting and soil testing during seedling growth (device). Completed the test area for planting seedlings in Kalofilum Kathing and tea tree stratified forest, and evaluated the yield and quality of leaf essential oil and seed oil application in advance (documentation).