Research Article

Are Sacred Groves of Kathmandu Valley Efficient in Sequestering Carbon?

Table 1

Carbon stock density in the trees of different forests.

Forest type Carbon stock (ton)

Schima-Pyrus forest (PSG) 113.98
Myrsine-Persea forest (PSG) 2,602.83
Quercus-Myrsine forest (PSG) 12,221.85
Neolitsea cuipala forest (BSG) 145.68
Total 15,084.34