Effects of Biogas Interventions on Forest Regeneration in Uttarakhand, India

2023 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 21K05664
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Section: 一般
• Review Section: Basic Section 40010:Forest science-related
• Research Institution: Hokkaido University
• Principal Investigator: Avtar Ram 北海道大学, 地球環境科学研究院, 准教授 (90648057)
• Project Period (FY): 2021-04-01 – 2024-03-31
• Keywords: Forest biomass / Biogas / REDD+

Outline of Final Research Achievements

Fuelwood has been a primary source of cooking and thermal energy in rural parts of India because of its accessibility. This leads to forest degradation. The primary objective of this study is to investigate the effects of extensive biogas deployment on forest regeneration and carbon sequestration in the forests adjacent to villages that have transitioned to biogas solutions. The analysis of forest cover changes, using Landsat imagery, indicates a reduction in deforestation rates within the study site. Furthermore, PALSAR data reveal an increase in backscattering in HV polarization, attributable to biomass accumulation or forest regeneration. The outcomes of this study underscore the potential advantages of biogas installations and their role in promoting forest recovery and sustainable development.

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Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements

この研究は、バイオガスの介入による潜在的な利益と持続可能な開発への貢献を提供するものである。さらに、現在のシナリオにおいて地元の利用者が直面している課題や、バイオガスを利用した調理による健康状態の改善についても明らかにすることができる。