Biomass and Carbon Storage Estimation of Melaleuca Forests in Thanh Hoa District, Long An Province

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trantu@hcmut.edu.vn

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https://doi.org/10.54644/jte.2025.1600

Keywords:

Melaleuca forests, Biomass, Carbon storage, Carbon credits, Sustainable forest management

Abstract

Forests play an important role in living on Earth by absorbing and storing carbon dioxide (CO2), emitting oxygen for the atmosphere, and human life. Forests can digest about 1/12 of the CO2 in the atmosphere and storage of about 72% of the total carbon in global sinks. Forest carbon credits are considered an important tool in reducing carbon emissions and global warming potential. This study aims to estimate the biomass and carbon storage of Melaleuca plantations in Thanh Hoa district, Long An province, Vietnam. The findings contribute to developing sustainable forest management mechanisms and carbon credit markets. Nine standard plots (10x10m) were established to collect data on number of tree, diameter at breast height, and select trees. The results showed that carbon storage (CO2) was 689.13 kg/standard plot for 2-year-old Melaleuca forests and 2423.5 kg/standard plot for 6-year-old Melaleuca forests. The study provides valuable information for forest managers and policymakers in promoting sustainable Melaleuca forest management and carbon credit trading.

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Lu Phuong Nguyen, Ho Chi Minh City University of Natural Resources and Environmen, Vietnam

Lu Phuong Nguyen is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Environment, Hochiminh city University of Natural Resources and Environment (HCMUNRE), Vietnam. He received Ph.D. in Energy and Environmental Engineering from Kyushu University, Japan in 2012. His research supports environmental quality management, carbon capture and storage. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, he contributes to innovative solutions for low carbon society.

Email: nlphuong@hcmunre.edu.vn  ORCID:  https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0918-7505

Nhat Tan Ly, Ho Chi Minh City University of Natural Resources and Environmen, Vietnam

Nhat Tan Ly is a staff member from the Ground Data Technology Solutions Company (GDTS). He obtained his B.E. in 2022 and M.E. in 2024 from Ho Chi Minh City University of Natural Resources and Environment. His research interests in using UAV, GIS and carbon storage in vegetation.

Email: lntanc22017@gmail.com. ORCID:  https://orcid.org/0009-0001-9377-5416

Anh Tu Tran, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, VNU-HCM, Vietnam

Anh Tu Tran is a Doctor of Engineering at Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, VNU-HCM. He obtained his B.E. in 2002 and M.E. in 2005 from Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, VNU-HCM, Vietnam, and his Dr.Eng. in 2011 from Kyushu University, Japan. His research interests in applied Remote sensing and GIS in earth resources, especially in Carbon storage in vegetation.

Email: trantu@hcmut.edu.vn. ORCID:  https://orcid.org/0009-0004-9085-6490

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28-11-2025

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L. P. Nguyen, N. T. Ly, and A. T. Tran, “Biomass and Carbon Storage Estimation of Melaleuca Forests in Thanh Hoa District, Long An Province”, JTE, vol. 20, no. 04, pp. 1–7, Nov. 2025.

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