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Department of Forestry and Wildlife Technology, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria. Email: daujaph@gmail.com Phone: +234 8068347777 Orcid I.D.: 0000-0001-5788-7157
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This review evaluated findings on how varied forest management types – (forest reserves, sacred groves, and community forest management), play important roles in storing biomass and carbon to mitigate climate change. Forest reserves are protected areas, vital for conserving biodiversity and maximizing carbon storage capacity due to their restricted human interference for sustainable management practices. Sacred forests, deeply rooted in cultural customs, play a vital role in storing carbon and display the close connection between indigenous rituals and conservation results. Community forest management stresses the involvement of residents and their responsibility, for effectively improving biomass production and promoting social and economic advantages for the community. By comparing these management practices, this study revealed the unique impacts these management practices have on carbon dynamics and explained their synergistic potential for enhancing forest resilience against climate change. The study shows the significance of integrating traditional ecological knowledge with modern forestry management practices to optimize carbon storage and aid in global climate efforts for mitigation and adaptation. Thus, it is recommended that Governments should strengthen forest reserve protection by enforcing stricter laws against illegal activities and using technologies like satellite imaging for monitoring. Establishing buffer zones and regular enforcement will help safeguard biodiversity and increase carbon sequestration. Engaging local communities in forest management through clear legal frameworks, capacity-building, and financial support can enhance sustainable forestry. Due to the cultural significance of Sacred groves, should be integrated into conservation programs, with community collaboration to preserve biodiversity and carbon storage, while respecting traditional values.
Adaptation; Climate-change; Management; Mitigation; Sustainability
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