Carbon Sequestration Potential of Agroforestry Systems in Degraded Landscapes in West Java, Indonesia

When restoring degraded landscapes, approaches capable of striking a balance between improving environmental services and enhancing human wellbeing need to be considered. Agroforestry is an important option for land associated ecosystem functions. Using survey, key informant interview rapid carbon stock appraisal (RaCSA) methods, this study was conducted in five districts West Java province examine potential agroforestry systems practiced by smallholder farmers on landscapes. Six with differing stocks were identified: gmelina (Gmelina arborea Roxb.) + cardamom (Amomum compactum); manglid (Magnolia champaca (L.) Baill. ex Pierre) cardamom; caddam (Neolamarckiacadamba (Roxb.) Bosser) elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum Schumach.); mixed-tree fishpond; lots. Compared other systems, lots had the highest at 108.9 Mg ha−1. Carbon variations related species density diversity. Farmers from research sites said these also prevent soil erosion help restore land. Farmers’ adoption can enhanced implementation supportive policies measures, backed scientific research.