2026 IJRSE – Volume 15 Issue 11
Available Online: 9 May 2026
Author/s:
Garcera, Gabriel B.*
Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (Pasacao Campus), Philippines (gabriel.garcera@cbsua.edu.ph)
Traquiña, Francine A.
Belardo, Desiree E.
Milan, Melissa O.
Nieva, Rochelle C.
De la Rosa, Jane L.
Felezmiño, Jasper Ian U.
Abstract:
Climate change mitigation increasingly relies on nature-based solutions, with bamboo recognized as a strategic resource due to its rapid growth, high biomass productivity, and regenerative capacity. This study assessed the carbon stock potential of the bamboo forest in Marangi, San Fernando, Camarines Sur, Philippines. The research aimed to identify bamboo species, evaluate ecological conditions through vegetation analysis and biometric measurements, and estimate carbon sequestration capacity. Standardized field guides, biometric characterization, and species-specific allometric equations were employed to quantify above-ground biomass pools, including culms, branches, leaves, roots, and forest floor litter. Results demonstrate bamboo’s substantial capacity to store carbon, underscoring its ecological importance in climate mitigation and its socioeconomic relevance for rural livelihoods. Anchored on Carbon Sequestration Theory, the Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) Framework, and Ecological Succession Theory, the study highlights bamboo’s dual role as a pioneer species in ecological restoration and as a sustainable livelihood resource. Findings provide localized, scientifically validated data that can inform national carbon accounting systems, policy development, and land-use planning. Furthermore, the study emphasizes bamboo’s alignment with global sustainability goals, particularly SDG 13 (Climate Action) and SDG 15 (Life on Land). By integrating bamboo into climate strategies, restoration programs, and community-based management, the Philippines can enhance resilience to climate risks while promoting sustainable development. Ultimately, this research reinforces bamboo’s potential as both a renewable carbon sink and a driver of ecological and socioeconomic resilience in climate-vulnerable regions.
Keywords: bamboo forest, carbon stock assessment, carbon sequestration, sustainable forest management, climate change mitigation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2026.26173
Cite this article:
Garcera, G. B., Traquiña, F. A., Belardo, D. E., Milan, M. O., Nieva, R. C., De la Rosa, J. L., & Felezmiño, J. I. U. (2026). Carbon stock assessment of bamboo forest at Marangi, San Fernando, Camarines Sur. International Journal of Research Studies in Education, 15(11), 133-146. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2026.26173
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