Influence of Tree Community Characteristics on Carbon Sinks in Urban Parks: A Case Study of Xinyang, China
Cities are major contributors to global carbon emissions; however, urban parks offer substantial potential for carbon sinks. Research on factors influencing carbon capture in urban park vegetation is still limited. This study investigates 81 urban parks in Xinyang, Henan Province, to quantify woody...
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| description | Cities are major contributors to global carbon emissions; however, urban parks offer substantial potential for carbon sinks. Research on factors influencing carbon capture in urban park vegetation is still limited. This study investigates 81 urban parks in Xinyang, Henan Province, to quantify woody plant carbon storage (CS) and sequestration (CSG). By surveying all vegetation types and quantities in these parks, along with factors like park attributes, community structure, biodiversity, spatial distribution, woody plant connectivity, and spatial complexity, we create statistical models for CS and CSG. The results indicate that the average carbon storage density (CSD) in Xinyang’s urban parks is 4.01 kg/m<sup>2</sup>, while the carbon sequestration density (CSGD) is 0.39 kg·C·m<sup>2</sup>·yr<sup>−1</sup>. The dominant tree species are <i>Ligustrum lucidum</i>, <i>Osmanthus fragrans</i>, and <i>Lagerstroemia indica</i>, while species with higher carbon sequestration potential, such as <i>Glyptostrobus pensilis</i>, <i>Populus deltoides</i>, and <i>Albizia kalkora</i>, reveal a discrepancy between common and high-sequestration species. The study shows that park characteristics, community structure, and biodiversity are key factors impacting urban carbon sink capacity. By analyzing the relationship between these factors and carbon sinks in urban park vegetation, we create a comprehensive framework for assessing tree CS and CSG, offering quantitative support to improve carbon capture in urban parks. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e9d07b06c3cc44148aafd65e65d509852025-08-20T02:42:32ZengMDPI AGLand2073-445X2025-03-0114365310.3390/land14030653Influence of Tree Community Characteristics on Carbon Sinks in Urban Parks: A Case Study of Xinyang, ChinaHonglin Zhang0Qiutan Ren1Yuyang Zhou2Nalin Dong3Hua Wang4Yongge Hu5Peihao Song6Ruizhen He7Guohang Tian8Shidong Ge9International Union Laboratory of Landscape Architecture, College of Landscape Architecture and Art, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, ChinaInternational Union Laboratory of Landscape Architecture, College of Landscape Architecture and Art, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, ChinaInternational Union Laboratory of Landscape Architecture, College of Landscape Architecture and Art, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, ChinaInternational Union Laboratory of Landscape Architecture, College of Landscape Architecture and Art, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, ChinaInternational Union Laboratory of Landscape Architecture, College of Landscape Architecture and Art, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, ChinaCollege of Tourism, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, ChinaInternational Union Laboratory of Landscape Architecture, College of Landscape Architecture and Art, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, ChinaInternational Union Laboratory of Landscape Architecture, College of Landscape Architecture and Art, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, ChinaInternational Union Laboratory of Landscape Architecture, College of Landscape Architecture and Art, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, ChinaInternational Union Laboratory of Landscape Architecture, College of Landscape Architecture and Art, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, ChinaCities are major contributors to global carbon emissions; however, urban parks offer substantial potential for carbon sinks. Research on factors influencing carbon capture in urban park vegetation is still limited. This study investigates 81 urban parks in Xinyang, Henan Province, to quantify woody plant carbon storage (CS) and sequestration (CSG). By surveying all vegetation types and quantities in these parks, along with factors like park attributes, community structure, biodiversity, spatial distribution, woody plant connectivity, and spatial complexity, we create statistical models for CS and CSG. The results indicate that the average carbon storage density (CSD) in Xinyang’s urban parks is 4.01 kg/m<sup>2</sup>, while the carbon sequestration density (CSGD) is 0.39 kg·C·m<sup>2</sup>·yr<sup>−1</sup>. The dominant tree species are <i>Ligustrum lucidum</i>, <i>Osmanthus fragrans</i>, and <i>Lagerstroemia indica</i>, while species with higher carbon sequestration potential, such as <i>Glyptostrobus pensilis</i>, <i>Populus deltoides</i>, and <i>Albizia kalkora</i>, reveal a discrepancy between common and high-sequestration species. The study shows that park characteristics, community structure, and biodiversity are key factors impacting urban carbon sink capacity. By analyzing the relationship between these factors and carbon sinks in urban park vegetation, we create a comprehensive framework for assessing tree CS and CSG, offering quantitative support to improve carbon capture in urban parks.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/14/3/653parks carbon sinkurban green spacewoody plantsinfluencing factorsregulation strategy |
| spellingShingle | Honglin Zhang Qiutan Ren Yuyang Zhou Nalin Dong Hua Wang Yongge Hu Peihao Song Ruizhen He Guohang Tian Shidong Ge Influence of Tree Community Characteristics on Carbon Sinks in Urban Parks: A Case Study of Xinyang, China Land parks carbon sink urban green space woody plants influencing factors regulation strategy |
| title | Influence of Tree Community Characteristics on Carbon Sinks in Urban Parks: A Case Study of Xinyang, China |
| title_full | Influence of Tree Community Characteristics on Carbon Sinks in Urban Parks: A Case Study of Xinyang, China |
| title_fullStr | Influence of Tree Community Characteristics on Carbon Sinks in Urban Parks: A Case Study of Xinyang, China |
| title_full_unstemmed | Influence of Tree Community Characteristics on Carbon Sinks in Urban Parks: A Case Study of Xinyang, China |
| title_short | Influence of Tree Community Characteristics on Carbon Sinks in Urban Parks: A Case Study of Xinyang, China |
| title_sort | influence of tree community characteristics on carbon sinks in urban parks a case study of xinyang china |
| topic | parks carbon sink urban green space woody plants influencing factors regulation strategy |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/14/3/653 |
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