How much carbon sequestration can be achieved by the rubber tree plantation?
The amount of carbon sequestered in one hectare of a 31 years old stand is 596 Megatonnes, the major portion coming from the trunks and branches. The total amount of carbon sequestered in one hectare of rubber plantation made up of a combination of tree biomass, latex produced and contribution from leguminous cover crops, amounts to 680 Mt. Consideration of additional soil carbon sequestration in the same land will provide additional financial benefits. And in addition to this, the benefit from using natural rubber reduces the need for carbon based raw materials.
