Diversidad y carbono almacenado en el área forestal permanente de Álvaro Obregón, Calakmul, Campeche

The tropical forests of Calakmul, including the Permanent Forest Area (AFP) of Álvaro Obregón, demonstrate significant recovery potential for biodiversity and carbon storage after over 20 years of regeneration. This study reveals that flooded forests (SI) exhibit higher tree species diversity (3.02–3.06) and density (5,920–8,630 individuals/ha) compared to medium subperennial forests (SMSP), which show intermediate diversity (2.8–2.65) and lower density (3,720–5,170 individuals/ha). Carbon storage is notably higher in SI (36.44–44.58 Mg C/ha) than in SMSP (16.6–37.17 Mg C/ha), underscoring the role of these ecosystems in climate mitigation while supporting diverse flora. The findings highlight the importance of long-term forest management in preserving both biodiversity and carbon sequestration in recovering tropical forests.

Esparza Olguín, L. G., & Martinez Romero, E. (2018). Diversidad y carbono almacenado en el área forestal permanente de Álvaro Obregón, Calakmul, Campeche. Revista Mexicana de Ciencias Forestales, 9(45). https://doi.org/10.29298/rmcf.v9i45.141