Estimation of Above-Ground Biomass and Carbon Sequestration Potential Using Arboreal Forest Mobile LiDAR Technology in an Azadirachta indica Plantation at Modibbo Adama University, Yola

This study estimates above-ground biomass and carbon sequestration potential in Azadirachta indica plantation of the Modibbo Adama University, Yola, Adamawa state, Nigeria, using Arboreal Forest Mobile LiDAR Technology. The total count method was employed, where 7 sample plots of 40m x 40m were laid. Data were collected using arboreal forest mobile LiDAR software for the diameter and height of each tree from the sample plots. Ground-truthing exercise was conducted using the Traditional method, whereby 3 plots (2, 6, and 7) out of the 7 sample plots laid were randomly selected and measured for diameter and height. Results of the study revealed that the total AGB of the trees was 15.11kg, volume was 21.90m3, carbon stock was 7.55kg and a CO2 sequestration of 176.05kg/ha over the years. Results from the computation of the T-test showed P-values greater than the common significant level of 0.05.