CARBON SEQESTRATION POTENTIAL OF AGROFORESTRY UNDER CDMIN PUNJAB STATE OF INDIA

摘要

The carbon sequestration potential of trees grown on farmlands of Punjab has been estimated on the basis of data collected from 60 villages. A project based methodological approach was used to estimate the sequestration potential between 2005 and 2035. The results show that there is mitigation potential of 1.63 x 10~6 tC during the period of analysis and whole of this potential could be achieved at a negative cost where non-carbon revenue is sufficient to offset direct costs. Agroforestry seems to provide attractive options for Punjab state, as large number of farmer's land area is dedicated to agriculture supported by irrigation facilities and high productivity of land.