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Explore the effects of slash-and-burn techniques on carbon dioxide production and soil in the Manaus region of Brazil. This study analyzes biomass burning and its implications on atmospheric carbon. Learn about the carbon content and gasification efficiency post-burning.
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A TROPICAL RAINFOREST CLEARING EXPERIMENT BY BIOMASS BURNING IN THE MANAUS REGION Authors: J. A. CARVALHO JR, J. M. SANTOS, J. C. SANTOS and M. M. LEIT Journal: Atmospheric Environment Vol. 29, No. 17, pp. 2301-2309, 1995 Presenter: Mike Rosengrant
Introduction • Location: Manuas Brazil • Objective: To quantify the amounts of carbon dioxide generated by the slash and burn technique. • Look at the effect that it has on the soil
Methods • One hectare of land was prepared in July and was burned in November • Total Biomass was measured before burning. • Forest was Burned • Measurements were retaken and compared to the original data.
Results • Trunks accounted for 59.5% of the dry above ground biomass. • The average carbon content of trunks was 48.4%. • The average carbon content for leaves was 50.4% • The average mass of carbon of the area was • 203.2 t ha- 1. • The gasification efficiency of the test was estimated • to be 25.1%.
Discussion • Shows us how much gas these farming techniques release into the atmosphere • Looks at the impact slash and burn has on the soil