The aim of this paper is to quantify the effect of: site factors,
forest management, environmental conditions and tree species on
carbon stocks in mineral soil, forest floor, and tree. At the same time
we evaluate the application of forest inventories and soil survey
information for carbon stocks inventory improvement. The total
carbon stocks in tree, forest floor and mineral topsoil were analyzed
in different tropical plantations, i.e. in patula pine (Pinus patula) and
teak (Tectona grandis) stands. In situ observations at a number of
test sites in four different zones in Colombia were used for this
purpose.