Harvesting intensity and tree species affect soil respiration in uneven-aged Dinaric forest stands

Forest stands of the arboretum contribute to the preservation of ecological balance on the territory of Barnaul. It contains a large number of tree species, one of which is poplar birch (Betulapopulifolia). The article shows that over the years of research, the water regime in the Chernozem profile under birch stands remains tense for most of the growing season, so there is a need to use irrigation with different irrigation standards, depending on the emerging hydrological state.

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Selection of the assortment of trees for protective forest plantations

PROCEEDINGS OF V INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE “CURRENT STATE, PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF AGRARIAN SCIENCE” ◽

10.33952/2542-0720-2020-5-9-10-40 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

A.I. Petelko ◽

Keyword(s):

Species Composition ◽

Tree Species ◽

Effective Means ◽

Water Erosion ◽

Current Status ◽

Forest Plantations ◽

Forest Stands ◽

Protective Forest ◽

Selection Of ◽

Hydrographic Network

Reclamation of land on community land funds and the hydrographic network contributes to the most effective means of protecting the soil from water erosion. However, the condition, growth, and productivity of the protective forest stands themselves depend on the species composition. Many years of studies have clearly shown that not all tree species and shrubs can successfully grow on washed soils. Extensive scientific material provides a description of the growth and current status of the studied species, a detailed taxation description of the forest plantations. Of particular value are those species that can grow on eroded lands and protect the soil from erosion.

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Tree shape and form in ancient coppice woodlands

Journal of Landscape Ecology ◽

10.1515/jlecol-2017-0004 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 49-62 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Petr Maděra ◽

Tomáš Slach ◽

Luboš Úradníček ◽

Jan Lacina ◽

Linda Černušáková ◽

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Keyword(s):

Tree Species ◽

Field Survey ◽

Scientific Literature ◽

Forest Stands ◽

Tree Shape ◽

Lack Of Information ◽

Basic Features

Abstract Ancient coppice woodlands are coppice-originated forest stands with a long-term continual development, and with the preserved typical natural and historic elements of old sprout forests. Prominent natural elements in the ancient coppice woodlands are namely old coppice stools. There is, in scientific literature, lack of information about features of ancient coppice stools. Therefore, our contribution aims to describe shape and form of ancient coppice stools, including the most important microhabitat of coppice woodlands – dendrothelms. Based on field survey of 20 localities of important coppice woodlands we recorded 135 ancient coppice stools of 13 tree species and a total of 80 dendrothelms in 9 tree species. Basic features of ancient coppice stools and dendrothlems were measured and evaluated.

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Preliminary results of soil respiration in beech, spruce and grassy stands

Forestry Journal ◽

10.2478/v10114-011-0026-7 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 59 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Tibor Priwitzer ◽

Jozef Capuliak ◽

Michal Bošela ◽

Matej Schwarz

Keyword(s):

Soil Respiration ◽

Terrestrial Ecosystems ◽

Forest Stands ◽

Preliminary Results ◽

Young Forest

AbstractSoil respiration constitutes the second largest flux of carbon between terrestrial ecosystems and the atmosphere. This study provides the preliminary results of soil respiration (Rs) observations in three different stands, including two types of young forest stands (beech and spruce) and grassy clearings. The average values of Rs ranged from 0.92 to 15.20 μmol CO

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Development of Forest Stands in the Lusatian Lignite Mining District after Mineral Fertilization Adapted to Site and Tree Species

Minesite Recultivation ◽

10.1007/978-94-015-8694-8_3 ◽

1996 ◽

pp. 33-42

Author(s):

D. Heinsdorf

Keyword(s):

Tree Species ◽

Mining District ◽

Forest Stands ◽

Mineral Fertilization ◽

Lignite Mining

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Litter Traits of Native and Non-Native Tropical Trees Influence Soil Carbon Dynamics in Timber Plantations in Panama

Forests ◽

10.3390/f10030209 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 10 (3) ◽

pp. 209 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Deirdre Kerdraon ◽

Julia Drewer ◽

Biancolini Castro ◽

Abby Wallwork ◽

Jefferson Hall ◽

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Keyword(s):

Soil Respiration ◽

Soil Carbon ◽

Tree Species ◽

Carbon Dynamics ◽

Additive Effects ◽

Soil C ◽

Soil Carbon Dynamics ◽

Litter Mixtures ◽

Native Tree ◽

Native Tree Species

Tropical reforestation initiatives are widely recognized as a key strategy for mitigating rising atmospheric CO2 concentrations. Although rapid tree growth in young secondary forests and plantations sequesters large amounts of carbon (C) in biomass, the choice of tree species for reforestation projects is crucial, as species identity and diversity affect microbial activity and soil C cycling via plant litter inputs. The decay rate of litter is largely determined by its chemical and physical properties, and trait complementarity of diverse litter mixtures can produce non-additive effects, which facilitate or delay decomposition. Furthermore, microbial communities may preferentially decompose litter from native tree species (homefield advantage). Hence, information on how different tree species influence soil carbon dynamics could inform reforestation efforts to maximize soil C storage. We established a decomposition experiment in Panama, Central America, using mesocosms and litterbags in monoculture plantations of native species (Dalbergia retusa Hemsl. and Terminalia amazonia J.F.Gmel., Exell) or teak (Tectona grandis L.f.) to assess the influence of different litter types and litter mixtures on soil C dynamics. We used reciprocal litter transplant experiments to assess the homefield advantage and litter mixtures to determine facilitative or antagonistic effects on decomposition rates and soil respiration in all plantation types. Although litter properties explained some of the variation in decomposition, the microclimate and soil properties in the plantations also played an important role. Microbial biomass C and litter decomposition were lower in Tectona than in the native plantations. We observed non-additive effects of mixtures with Tectona and Dalbergia litter on both decomposition and soil respiration, but the effect depended on plantation type. Further, there was a homefield disadvantage for soil respiration in Tectona and Terminalia plantations. Our results suggest that tree species diversity plays an important role in the resilience of tropical soils and that plantations with native tree species could help maintain key processes involved in soil carbon sequestration.

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Site Type Effect on Litter Decomposition Rates: A Three-Year Comparison of Decomposition Process between Spoil Heap and Forest Sites

Forests ◽

10.3390/f10040353 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 10 (4) ◽

pp. 353 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Horodecki ◽

Jagodziński

Keyword(s):

Litter Decomposition ◽

Tree Species ◽

Ex Situ ◽

Soil Conditions ◽

Forest Stands ◽

Decomposition Rates ◽

Degraded Lands ◽

Spoil Heap ◽

Forest Sites ◽

Pine Stands

Research Highlights: Direct comparison of leaf litter decomposition rates between harsh soil conditions of degraded lands and adjacent “closer to natural” forest areas has not been done before. Background and Objectives: We aimed to fill this knowledge gap by determining the differences in amounts of carbon and nitrogen released by species-specific litter depending on decomposition rates in various stand and habitat conditions, which enables selection of the most ecologically and economically appropriate (for fast soil organic layer development) tree species for afforestation of reclaimed lands. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted on the external spoil heap of the “Bełchatów” lignite mine (Central Poland) and adjacent forests. In December 2013, we established a litterbag experiment beneath the canopies of birch and pine stands. We used litter of Alnus glutinosa (Gaertn.), Betula pendula (Roth), Pinus sylvestris (L.), and Quercus robur (L.) collected ex situ, which we installed (after oven-drying) beneath the canopies of eight stands. The experiment lasted for three years (with sampling of three-month intervals). Results: Harsh soil conditions of degraded lands are unfavorable for litter mineralization. It was found that 23%–74% of decomposed materials were mineralized in spoil heap stands, whereas in forest stands these amounts ranged from 35%–83%. Litter of Q. robur in birch stands on the spoil heap is predicted to take 12 years longer for total decomposition than in forest stands of the same species. This hinders organic carbon turnover and could result in elongation of the time for full biological and economic reclamation of degraded lands. On the other hand, decomposition of relatively fast decomposable litter (A. glutinosa and B. pendula) in pine stands on the spoil heap was faster than in pine stands in forest sites (17% and 13% faster, respectively). We did not observe this trend for decomposition of more recalcitrant litter types of P. sylvestris and Q. robur. Conclusions: The results show the value of selective choice of tree species for afforestation of post-mining areas to accelerate the development of technogenic soil substrates. We recommend introducing all tree species studied in the cluster form of admixtures as all of them could bring some profits in ecological and economical reclamation.

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