ORIGINAL RESEARCH
Estimation of Forest Biomass and Absorbed CO2
by Remote Sensing in Can Gio, Vietnam
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Ho Chi Minh City University of Natural Resources and Environment, Ho Chi Minh City, 70000, Vietnam
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Faculty of Environment, VNUHCM - University of Science, 227 Nguyen Van Cu Street,
District 5, Ho Chi Minh City 70000, Vietnam
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Faculty of Environment, Saigon University, 273 An Duong Vuong Street, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City 70000, Vietnam
Submission date: 2023-08-04
Final revision date: 2023-09-27
Acceptance date: 2023-10-02
Online publication date: 2023-12-19
Publication date: 2024-02-09
Corresponding author
Ha Manh Bui
Faculty of Environment, Saigon University, 273 An Duong Vuong Street, 700000, Ho Chi Minh, Viet Nam
Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2024;33(2):1651-1657
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In recent years, the Can Gio district in Vietnam has faced escalating challenges linked to climate
change, including deforestation, urbanization, and rising carbon emissions. This study employs remote
sensing techniques to estimate critical forest metrics, particularly aboveground biomass (AGB) and
carbon sequestration potential in the region. Through meticulous data collection and analysis, this
research establishes strong correlations between vegetation indices derived from remote sensing data
and AGB, as well as CO2 absorption. Our results reveal that the Can Gio mangrove forest boasts an
impressive AGB ranging from 200 to 500 tons/ha and demonstrates significant variations in carbon
sequestration potential across different sub-zones. These findings not only contribute to efficient AGB
estimation methods but also facilitate sustainable forest management and climate change mitigation
strategies, vital for the Can Gio district and regions globally grappling with similar challenges.