Analisis Cadangan Karbon pada Tegakan Hutan Jati Rakyat di Kabupaten Dompu Menggunakan Metode Allometrik

Abstract

Climate change and increasing greenhouse gas emissions have strengthened the strategic role of community forests in supporting carbon sequestration and environmental sustainability. This study aims to analyze biomass and carbon stocks in community teak forests in Dompu Regency using an allometric approach. The research employed a quantitative descriptive method through field surveys conducted in several community teak forest areas. Primary data were obtained through direct measurement of tree diameter and height within sample plots, while secondary data were collected from scientific literature and forestry reports. Biomass estimation was calculated using allometric equations, and carbon stock values were determined based on the IPCC conversion standard. The findings indicate that community teak forests in Dompu Regency possess significant ecological potential, with an average aboveground biomass of 96.84 tons/ha and an average carbon stock of 45.51 tons C/ha. Older stands demonstrated higher biomass accumulation and carbon sequestration capacity compared to younger stands. This study argues that community teak forests should not merely be viewed as economic resources for local communities but also as important instruments for climate change mitigation and sustainable forest governance. The study contributes to the development of carbon stock assessment studies in semi-arid regions of Indonesia and strengthens the application of allometric methods for community-based forest management and low-carbon development policies.