Investigating soil carbon stock of mangrove on island at Cua Lon estuary, Ngoc Hien District, Ca Mau Province

Abstract

Mangrove forest shaped on islands in the West of Cua Lon river is naturally accreted land with important ecological and environmental significance. The study was conducted to assess the soil carbon storage of mangrove forest in natural condition without human impact. The research methods included measuring the soil parameters in quadrats, collecting soil samples, and analyzing soil samples in the laboratory. The results show that the average carbon content in two soil layers was 3.09 ± 0.88% and 2.85 ± 0.95%. The soil carbon stock among islands had differences. This is the initial data for further research as well as contributing to scientific background for assessing the carbon accumulation of mangrove forest serving the management, conservation, and development of the forest in the region.