Carbon sequestration value of mangroves (Old ID 25014)
Role
Principal Investigator
Description
This project involves a field and laboratory investigation by Mackay Christian College Grade 11 students of the carbon storage potential of mangrove environments in the Pioneer River and Mackay region. Based on field sites established by Dr Duke around 15 years ago associated with an incident of severe mangrove dieback, the Senior Biology class students will collect and assess data from water sampling, field quadrates and laboratory samples. The sampling design will focus on carbon acquisition and changes over time. Some focus will also include a review of the current status of previously damaged mangrove strands. During the project, community stakeholders from local and state government plus educational and environmental conservation groups will be involved and informed as the project develops.
Date
01 Apr 2018 - 31 Dec 2018
Project Type
N/A
Keywords
Mangrove habitat;carbon;ecology;Community science;education;biomass
Funding Body
Queensland Government Department of Science, Information Technology and Innovation
Amount
3600
Project Team
N/A