Climatic change and global warming is a burning issue across the globe as the earth temperature raises up to 4 °C due to greenhouse gases. Pollution from industries contributing greenhouse gases (GHGs) includes CO₂, CFCs, CH₄, N₂O, etc., which absorb the infrared light, and increase temperature of the earth. Carbon is considered to be most important casual factor for global warming that can be reduced by the terrestrial ecosystem budget. The sub-tropical broadleaved tree species in Pakistan are the main constituents of the terrestrial ecosystems, playing a vital role in the global carbon cycle. The present study was designed to calculate carbon stocking capacity from five industrial sites in Hattar Industrial Estate (HIE) Haripur. Over all, three woody plant species namely Eucalyptus cameldulensis, Populus nigra and Melia azedarachta were selected to calculate carbon stocking potential by non-destructive method using allometric equations. Carbon stocking potential of selected trees species was calculated through biomass data called from field inventory. Our results showed that Eucalyptus cameldulensis has high above ground, below ground and total biomass stocking i.e. 2.14 tonnes of carbon followed by Populus nigra (0.99 tonnes )and Melia azedarachta (0.115 tonnes). These findings revealed that E. cameldulensis has great potential to utilize and store atmospheric carbon. We concluded from our results, that the potential of carbon capturing and storage of the area can be increased on extensive managements of high biomass carbon density through proper scientific methods.

Keywords: Biomass Carbon, Eucalyptus camaldulensis, Industrial zone, Pakistan.