Rapid deforestation in tropical countries contributes to the increase in
the atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide. On the other hand, the
importance of bio-materials will be continuously increasing because the
demand for recyclable resources is increasing due to the need to reduce
the consumption of fossil resources.
This project will try to enhance the theoretical and empirical understanding
of soil-vegetation-atmosphere exchanges of carbon dioxide (CO2), water
(H2O), and energy balance components based on in situ observation and modeling
in peat swamp forests, West Kalimantan. We have three research objectives.
To estimate water budget using ground water level, rain gauge and water
flux data. To observe carbon exchange processes during and after ecological
succession from a secondary forest to an artificial forest. And to propose
a new method of ground water management to enhance timber productivity
and wood quality using observation data and hydrological modeling.
