Vegetation structure and carbon stock potential in the community-managed forest of the Mid-Western Hilly Region, Nepal

Abstract. Rawal K, Subedi PB. 2022. Vegetation structure and carbon stock potential in the community-managed forest of Mid-Western Hilly Region, Nepal. Asian J For 6: 15-21. Community forests (CF) play a crucial role sustainable development accumulate to mitigate global climate change. The objective this study was evaluate plant diversity, regeneration status, two Shorea robusta-dominated Nepal's Dailekh District, namely Bayeldhunga Pahapu CF CF. A total 76 sample plots were studied using systematic sampling intensity 0.5%. density species developmental phase used determine forest's condition. Allometric equations calculate aboveground store tree species. robusta Gaertn. foremost regarding storage areas, with high conditions. seedlings, saplings, trees exceeded those In both J-shaped reverse population curves observed. This provided details on species' condition, structure, proportions, sequestration capacity, which is critical for community management conservation. analysis showed that by altering proportions forests, has boosted enhanced productivity.