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DOI	10.1186/s13705-024-00448-1
	Spatial and temporal patterns of fuelwood consumption and its associated CO2 emissions in Muzaffarabad division, a western Himalayan region
	Khan, Raja Waqar Ahmed; Nazir, Nimra; Mehmood, Ansar; Qayyum, Seema; Shaheen, Hamayun
发表日期	2024
ISSN	2192-0567
起始页码	14
结束页码	1
卷号	14 期号:1
英文摘要	Background In the Himalayan region, fuelwood serves as a critical energy source for rural communities. Being vital for meeting energy needs, fuelwood combustion is a source of carbon dioxide (CO2) emission and, consequently, global warming, as well as deforestation and public health damage. Therefore, quantifying fuelwood consumption patterns and its associated CO2 emissions is essential to understand the environmental impact and promote sustainable resource management. Methods This research conducts an evaluation of fuelwood burning patterns and the associated CO2 emissions in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), situated within the western Himalayan region. The study entails an extensive survey of 24 villages representing 240 households, equally distributed between the subtropical and temperate regions, each comprising 120 households. Data collection was executed through a combination of direct queries and the weight survey method, following standard protocols. Results In the study area, the mean annual fuelwood comsumption per household amounts to 24.28 +/- 3.1 Mg (or 3.195 +/- 1 Mg capita(-1)). A variance was observed between subtropical and temperate zones, with the latter exhibiting higher consumption rates. The consequential CO2 emissions were assessed as 41.88 +/- 4.5 Mg per household (5.51 +/- 0.6 Mg capita(-1)). On a daily basis, households consumed an average of 66.52 +/- 6.4 kg of fuelwood (8.75 +/- 1.5 kg capita(-1)), resulting in a daily CO2 release rate of 114.745 +/- 8.6 kg (15.095 +/- 2 kg capita(-1)). The findings unveiled seasonal variations, indicating increased fuelwood consumption and emissions during the winter season. Statistical analysis shed light on the significance of altitude and family size in shaping the patterns of fuelwood use. Conclusions The results revealed the importance of prioritizing forest conservation and strategically implementing sustainable practices, including reforestation, afforestation, responsible harvesting, and actively promoting sustainable fuel sources. This research highlights the vital role of well-designed policies focused on preserving ecosystems and improving energy management. Policy intervention can ensure the sustainable stewardship of local and regional forest resources.
英文关键词	Climate change; Biomass; Himalayas; Altitude; Sustainability; Fuelwood; Energy
语种	英语
WOS研究方向	Science & Technology - Other Topics ; Energy & Fuels
WOS类目	Green & Sustainable Science & Technology ; Energy & Fuels
WOS记录号	WOS:001197264100001
来源期刊	ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIETY
文献类型	期刊论文
条目标识符	http://gcip.llas.ac.cn/handle/2XKMVOVA/304325
作者单位	University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir
推荐引用方式 GB/T 7714	Khan, Raja Waqar Ahmed,Nazir, Nimra,Mehmood, Ansar,et al. Spatial and temporal patterns of fuelwood consumption and its associated CO2 emissions in Muzaffarabad division, a western Himalayan region[J],2024,14(1).
APA	Khan, Raja Waqar Ahmed,Nazir, Nimra,Mehmood, Ansar,Qayyum, Seema,&Shaheen, Hamayun.(2024).Spatial and temporal patterns of fuelwood consumption and its associated CO2 emissions in Muzaffarabad division, a western Himalayan region.ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIETY,14(1).
MLA	Khan, Raja Waqar Ahmed,et al."Spatial and temporal patterns of fuelwood consumption and its associated CO2 emissions in Muzaffarabad division, a western Himalayan region".ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIETY 14.1(2024).