5. CONCLUSIONS
The assessment conducted in this study employed the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE) empirical erosion model, utilizing data gathered from different locations across La Galite. The focus of the study was on measuring and calculating Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) stock. The findings unveiled a noteworthy variability in SOC stock, spanning from 11 to 49 t/ha.
One particularly significant observation was derived from the erosion carbon map, which provided insights into the impact of a forest fire on the Archipelago de La Galite. The post-fire scenario revealed that a majority of the areas affected by the fire exhibited the highest sensitivity class, with a carbon loss exceeding 50%. This indicates a substantial vulnerability of these regions to organic carbon loss post-forest fire.
The utilization of the RUSLE model and the subsequent mapping of carbon loss not only quantified the extent of SOC stock variations but also provided a spatial dimension to understand the aftermath of the forest fire. The delineation of areas with heightened sensitivity to organic carbon loss serves as crucial information for environmental management and conservation efforts. Further analysis and interpretation of these results can guide targeted interventions and strategies to mitigate the impact of such disturbances on soil health and carbon dynamics in La Galite.