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University of Tehran , hjoneidi@ut.ac.ir
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This study aims to examine the carbon storage capacity of Artemisia-dominated rangelands in Semnan province and identify influential ecological and management factors. Human management treatments analyzed include livestock grazing, rehabilitation measures like contour furrowing and flood spreading, and land-use changes such as Atriplex afforestation and pistachio plantations. Environmental variables studied include topography, vegetation (density, canopy cover, and biomass), and climate conditions.Findings reveal that total organic carbon reserves in Semnan's Artemisia rangelands are significantly influenced by environmental and managerial factors. Grazing intensity showed a critical impact on carbon sequestration; excessive grazing reduced carbon storage potential. Land-use changes from Artemisia rangelands to forestation with Atriplex demonstrated a substantial increase in ecosystem carbon stocks. Rehabilitation measures, including water harvesting, had varying effects based on the type and extent of interventions. Proper site selection was identified as a key factor for the success of these projects. Additionally, environmental factors such as soil properties (clay content, nitrogen levels, lime) and terrain characteristics (elevation above sea level) had notable effects on organic carbon storage in the ecosystem.
Keywords: Carbon storage, biomass, Artemisa shrubland, environmental factors, soil properties Semnan rangelands
Type of Study: Research |
Received: 2025/04/30
Received: 2025/04/30
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