Planting Structures and Carbon Reduction Effects of Urban Greenspaces in Reclaimed Coastal Areas
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22350485 |
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| Authors | Hyun-Kil Jo (0000-0003-1629-4405, Kangwon National University), Hye-Mi Park (0000-0002-3088-5060, Kangwon National University), Seong-Gyeong Choi (Kangwon National University), Eun-Ja Kim, Eun‐Ja Kim (0009-0001-4774-7748, Korea Fisheries Resources Agency), Ju-Yeon Oh (Korea Fisheries Resources Agency) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 727-746 |
| Publication date | 2024-12-31 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of People, Plants, and Environment (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2508-7673 • E-ISSN: 2508-7681 |
| Publisher | Korean Society for People, Plants, and Environment (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.11628/ksppe.2024.27.6.727 |
| OpenAlex | W4406338077 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 37 |
Background and objective: In order to enhance the contribution of urban greenspaces to carbon uptake, it is essential to assess the carbon reduction effects of these areas. Accordingly, this study examined the planting structures and carbon reduction effects of urban greenspaces in reclaimed coastal areas (RCAs), which are characterized by unique growth conditions, such as high salinity, that distinguish them from inland areas.Methods: Field surveys were conducted across urban greenspaces in RCAs along the west and south coasts of Korea to document their planting structures and soil characteristics. Based on the obtained data, a quantitative analysis of the carbon reduction effect of trees and soil within these greenspaces was conducted.Results: It was found that the average tree cover in the surveyed greenspaces was 37.2%, while soil salinity and organic matter content were measured at 0.03% and 4.2%, respectively. The carbon storage per unit area of the greenspace, attributable to both trees and soil, reached 59.2 t/ha, with an estimated total annual carbon uptake of approximately 5.7 kt/year. This uptake is equivalent to offsetting the carbon emissions of about 153,000 people based on the energy consumption of residential buildings. Drawing on these results, this study proposed strategies to further enhance carbon reduction in reclaimed coastal greenspaces. The recommended strategies include optimizing soil conditions for plant growth, implementing multi-layered and clustered planting with medium and large trees, and selecting tree species that tolerate high salinity.Conclusion: Overall, this study makes a valuable contribution toward establishing a carbon uptake indicator for trees and soil in reclaimed coastal greenspaces, where relevant data are currently scarce. Future research should aim to include diverse types of greenspaces and larger sample sizes to more accurately capture annual soil carbon fluxes
Agronomy · Biology · Carbon fibers · Geography · Sowing · Ecology and Conservation Studies · Energy and Environmental Systems · Environmental Science · Materials Science · Mathematics
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