| Asmaa MOHAMMED1, Omnya EL-BATRAWY1, Ibrahim A. HASSAN2#, Doaa A. ELEMAM1
Abstract: The phonological and morphological characteristics of campus trees, specifically height and diameter at breast height (DBH), were systematically measured to estimate their carbon sequestration capacity using established allometric equations. A total of 323 trees, encompassing seven distinct species, were recorded within the study area. Results revealed that Ficus benjamina was the most prevalent species, accounting for approximately 29.11 tons of stored carbon, followed by Platanus orientalis with an estimated 18.97 tons. The total carbon sequestration potential of all surveyed trees was calculated to be 86.14 tons. Trees are widely recognized as among the most effective terrestrial systems for atmospheric CO₂ absorption. Species with substantial DBH, such as Ficus benjamina, serve as significant carbon sinks and hold considerable potential for large-scale urban planting aimed at mitigating the impacts of climate change. Furthermore, green spaces within institutional settings such as universities, hospitals, and industrial facilities play a critical role in climate change mitigation by functioning as natural carbon reservoirs. This study underscores the importance of promoting awareness regarding the ecological value of urban and peri-urban green areas. Universities, in particular, are well-positioned to model sustainable practices through the strategic expansion and maintenance of their green infrastructure. Maintaining and enhancing the carbon sequestration potential of trees requires a holistic approach that considers ecological integrity, socio-economic contests, and long-term sustainability Keywords: Carbon Sequestration, CO2 equivalent, Climate Change, Above Ground Biomass (AGB), Below Ground Biomass (BGB), and Total Biomass (TB). DOI 10.56082/annalsarscibio.2026.1.201 Read full article 1Junior Researcher: A. Mohammed, Department of Environmental Science, Faculty of Science, Damietta University, New Damietta, Egypt. asmaa@du.edu.eg 2 Prof: O. El-Batrawy, Department of Environmental Science, Faculty of Science, Damietta University, New Damietta, Egypt. omnya@du.edu.eg 3 Prof: I.A. Hassan, Faculty of science, Alexandria University, 21511 Moharam Bay, Alexandria, Egypt. ihassan_eg@gmail.com. ORCID: 0000-0001-6863-4593 4 PhD: D. A. Elemam. Department of Environmental Science, Faculty of Science, Damietta University, New Damietta, Egypt (doaa@du.edu.eg) |
PUBLISHED in Annals Academy of Romanian Scientists Series on Biology,
ISSN ONLINE85 – 4177
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