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.