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Relatively small tropical urban parks can provide significant localized carbon storage (averaging 444.64 Mg C ha−1) and sustain urban biodiversity, with carbon storage largely driven by a few dominant ornamental species. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To assess vegetation structure, plant diversity, and above-ground carbon stocks within tropical urban parks in Jakarta to evaluate their effectiveness as nature-based solutions.

August 22, 2026LandOpen Access

Biodiversity and Carbon Storage in a Tropical Urban Park: Implications for Nature-Based Solutions in Jakarta, Indonesia

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To assess vegetation structure, plant diversity, and above-ground carbon stocks within tropical urban parks in Jakarta to evaluate their effectiveness as nature-based solutions.
Conducted a complete census of 2,459 trees in South Jakarta between August and September 2025, recording diameter at breast height, height, and species identity.
Estimated above-ground biomass using pantropical allometric equations for woody trees alongside specific models for palms and bamboos, subsequently deriving carbon stocks and CO2 equivalents.
Calculated biodiversity metrics using Margalef richness, Shannon–Wiener diversity, and Pielou's evenness indices across park sections.
Species diversity varied across park areas, with Leuser demonstrating the highest diversity (S = 78, H′ = 3.44, E = 0.79) and Ayodya showing the lowest (S = 33, H′ = 2.18, E = 0.68).
Total above-ground biomass reached 5,873.63 Mg, corresponding to a mean carbon density of 444.64 Mg C ha−1 (1,631.82 Mg CO2 ha−1), driven largely by dominant ornamental palms such as Roystonea regia.

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Ecological census reveals substantial carbon storage and species diversity in tropical urban parks, highlighting their potential as effective nature-based climate solutions.

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Heriyanto et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Ecological census reveals substantial carbon storage and species diversity in tropical urban parks, highlighting their potential as effective nature-based climate solutions.

Biodiversity and Carbon Storage in a Tropical Urban Park: Implications for Nature-Based Solutions in Jakarta, Indonesia

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