The Role of Diponegoro Park Green Open Space in Semarang City in Providing Oxygen, Carbon Absorption, Reducing Temperature, and Humidity, a Case Study of Economic Valuation

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15294/jese.v6i2.42480

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Economy, Environmental, Valuation

Abstract

This study aims to assess the ecological role and economic value of Green Open Space (GOS) in Diponegoro Park, Semarang City, in supporting climate change mitigation. The method used is descriptive quantitative with measurements of biomass, carbon stock, CO₂ absorption, and oxygen production in various tree species, as well as the conversion of ecosystem results to economic value. The results show that Munggur trees have the most dominant contribution with an average biomass of 6,872.45, annual growth (ΔB) of 137.45, oxygen production of 183.29, carbon stock of 3,436.22, and CO₂ absorption of 12,610.94. The economic value of oxygen produced reached Rp1,832,881.93, emphasizing the importance of high-biomass vegetation in maintaining air quality and reducing carbon emissions. This study recommends the maintenance and planting of high-biomass trees to optimize the ecological function of GOS in urban areas.

Author Biographies

  • Abi Manshurin, UNIVERSITAS NEGERI SEMARANG

    Mahasiswa

  • Amnan Haris, UNIVERSITAS NEGERI SEMARANG

    I'm a lecturer in Environmental Science Study Program, FMIPA, Universitas Negeri Semarang

  • Adibatus syarafi, UNIVERSITAS NEGERI SEMARANG

    students

  • Audilla Nursendi, UNIVERSITAS NEGERI SEMARANG

    students

  • Johan Ega Saputra, UNIVERSITAS NEGERI SEMARANG

    students

  • Abdul Jabbar, UNIVERSITAS NEGERI SEMARANG

    Lecture at environmental science departemen, faculty of mathematic and natural science, universitas negeri semarang

  • Trida Ridho Faris, UNIVERSITAS NEGERI SEMARANG

    Lecture at environmental science departement faculty of mathematic and natural  science, universitas negeri semarang

  • Putri Alifa Kholil, UNIVERSITAS NEGERI SEMARANG

    Lecture at environmental science departement faculty of mathematic and natural science, universitas negeri semarang

  • Ahmad Faza Al-Husna, UNIVERSITAS NEGERI SEMARANG

    students

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Published

2026-09-30

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42480