The Influence of Topographic Aspect on Biomass and Soil Carbon Stock in Case of Bale Mountain National Park, Ethiopia

A significant difference in soil organic carbon (SOC) and total nitrogen (N) was observed between the northern and southern aspects of Bale Mountains National Park, Ethiopia. The northern aspect exhibited higher SOC (13.12 kg/m² vs. 10.04 kg/m²) and lower N (0.7005% vs. 0.8109%), contributing to a greater total carbon stock (11.4607 vs. 11.0116). Additionally, the average diameter of Erica plant species varied significantly between aspects. Conducted using simple random sampling in 2016–2017, this study highlights the influence of topographic aspect on biomass and carbon storage, emphasizing the need for urgent conservation measures to address land-use pressures and biodiversity threats in this globally significant site.

(Ed.). (2022). The Influence of Topographic Aspect on Biomass and Soil Carbon Stock in Case of Bale Mountain National Park, Ethiopia. Journal of Environment and Earth Science. https://doi.org/10.7176/jees/12-2-01