Black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) as a multi-purpose tree species in Hungary and Romania: a review

Nicolescu, Valeriu‐Norocel; Hernea, Cornelia; Bakti, Beatrix; Keserű, Zsolt; Antal, Borbála; Rédei, Károly

doi:10.1007/s11676-018-0626-5

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“…Nutrient content in locust leaves did not vary significantly depending on the dose of mineral fertilisation. The nitrogen content is not surprising because black locust is an N-fixing species entering symbiosis with diverse Rhizobium communities [30,31], and the lack of influence of mineral fertilisation on the N content was already reported [24]. Nevertheless, for other elements, there may be additional factors that hinder the uptake of elements.…”

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Verifying the Utility of Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) in the Reclamation of a Lignite Combustion Waste Disposal Site in Central European Conditions

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Pająk

Krzaklewski

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N-fixing tree species, such as black locust, have achieved very promising results in the reclamation of technosols, especially those at combustion waste disposal sites, which have extremely poor nutrients and adverse physicochemical parameters. This paper presents an assessment of the survival rates, growth parameters, and quality and vitality of and nutrient supply (NPK) to black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) specimens that were experimentally planted on a lignite combustion waste disposal site. The black locust seedlings were introduced directly into the combustion waste using two variants of NPK (7% N, 5.5% P2O5, and 9% K2O) fertilisation, at doses of 250 and 500 kg ha−1, and in control plots with no mineral fertilisation. No significant impacts of the applied mineral fertilisation were found on the soil properties, growth parameters, or nutrient supplies to the trees. Black locust introduced to the landfill after three years of revegetation was characterised by a very high survival rate of 95%–100%, as well as good growth parameters (height and diameter at the root collar). Nutrient supply was determined on the basis of the chemical composition of the leaves, which indicated an adequate supply of nitrogen, similar to levels found under natural conditions. In the case of K and P, the supply levels were lower than optimal when compared with data from the literature. However, at this initial stage of tree development on the combustion waste disposal site, nutrient supply is similar on all variants and is not a critical factor for successful black locust introduction. We suggest using growth parameters, survival, and vitality of trees as decisive factors for the reclamation of combustion waste landfill sites strategy. All these factors confirmed the usefulness of black locust to the reclamation of combustion waste disposal sites.

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Verifying the Utility of Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) in the Reclamation of a Lignite Combustion Waste Disposal Site in Central European Conditions

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Pająk

Krzaklewski

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“…Predicted R. pseudoacacia range expansion raises the question of whether this non‐native species can be considered as an alternative to European, drought‐sensitive species, mainly Fagus sylvatica and Picea abies (Bosela et al, 2020; Li et al, 2018; Thurm et al, 2018; Walthert et al, 2020). R. pseudoacacia is cultivated as a multipurpose tree (e.g., timber and energy production, amelioration, and reclamation of severely disturbed sites, honey, forage, and ornamental reasons; Nicolescu et al, 2018; Vítková et al, 2020); therefore a future increased interest in its cultivation can be expected, especially in Central and Northern European regions. R. pseudoacacia is an early‐successional species being replaced by more shade‐tolerant and competitive trees, such as Carya , Quercus , Juglans , Pinus , Tilia , or Fraxinus (Boring & Swank, 1984; Huntley, 1990; Shure et al, 2006).…”

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“…(Nicolescu et al, 2020). In Europe, it is one of the most widespread economically and ecologically important alien species (Nicolescu et al, 2018, 2020; Rédei et al, 2011). Long‐term and large‐scale cultivation represents a crucial factor driving the spontaneous spread of R. pseudoacacia in natural habitats in Europe (Vítková et al, 2020).…”

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Black locust (Robinia pseudoacaciaL.) range contraction and expansion in Europe under changing climate

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Dyderski

Vítková

et al. 2021

Global Change Biology

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Robinia pseudoacacia is one of the most frequent non‐native species in Europe. It is a fast‐growing tree of high economic and cultural importance. On the other hand, it is an invasive species, causing changes in soil chemistry and light regime, and consequently altering the plant communities. Previously published models developed for the potential distribution of R. pseudoacacia concerned 2070, and were based mainly on data from Western and Central Europe; here we extended these findings and included additional data from Eastern Europe. To fill the gap in current knowledge of R. pseudoacacia distribution and improve the reliability of forecasts, we aimed to (i) determine the extent to which the outcome of range modeling will be affected by complementing R. pseudoacacia occurrence data with sites from Central, Southeastern, and Eastern Europe, (ii) identify and quantify the changes in the availability of climate niches for 2050 and 2070, and discuss their impacts on forest management and nature conservation. We showed that the majority of the range changes expected in 2070 will occur as early as 2050. In comparison to previous studies, we demonstrated a greater eastward shift of potential niches of this species and a greater decline of potential niches in Southern Europe. Consequently, future climatic conditions will likely favor the occurrence of R. pseudoacacia in Central and Northeastern Europe where this species is still absent or relatively rare. There, controlling the spread of R. pseudoacacia will require monitoring sources of invasion in the landscape and reducing the occurrence of this species. The expected effects of climate change will likely be observed 20 years earlier than previously forecasted. Hence we highlighted the urgent need for acceleration of policies aimed at climate change mitigation in Europe. Also, our results showed the need for using more complete distribution data to analyze potential niche models.

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“…100,000 ha by the mid-1950s [12] and further to approx. 250,000 ha at the present time (4% of national forest land, mostly in the south of the country, on sand dunes and areas with heavy soils in the forest steppe zone) [20,31].…”

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Regeneration and Early Tending of Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) Stands in the North-West of Romania

Nicolescu

Buzatu-Goanță

Bartlett

et al. 2019

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Background and Purpose: The aim of this study is to highlight the importance of black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.), a North American-originating tree species of major importance in Romania, in extreme site conditions such as sand dunes. In this respect, a Research and Development (R&D) project has been carried out in Carei-Valea lui Mihai Plain (north-west of Romania) since 2016. Materials and Methods: Three sub-compartments were selected in IV Valea lui Mihai Working Circle, Săcueni Forest District: two pure natural regenerations by root suckers of black locust at different ages (sub-compartments 3B and 52A%) and a mixed black locust - black cherry stand (sub-compartment 23D). Biometrical measurements and analyses as well as biomass estimations were performed. A thorough statistical analysis using the data on initial, extracted and residual trees/stands was also performed. Results: The main outputs of the project are as follows: (1) Black locust was established naturally by root suckers and the stocking of newly established stands can be as high as 50,000 suckers·ha-1; (2) The initial growth of black locust regeneration is quick and the young regeneration can close the canopy in 1-2 years, resulting in an appropriate dune fixation and wind erosion control; (3) The young pure or mixed black locust-dominated stands are left untended until the first cleaning-respacing (mean diameter 5-6 cm), when the stand shows high stocking/density and a wide variation in tree size. This intervention is from below, heavy (intensity over 25% by number of trees or basal area) and of negative selection type, removing mostly low Kraft’s class, dead or dying, and defective trees. Conclusions: This R&D project has shown the high potential of black locust to establish naturally by root suckers after a low coppice cut and stump removal, as well as the fast initial growth of regenerated black locust. The quick canopy closure of young regeneration results in an appropriate dune fixation and wind erosion control.

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Black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) as a multi-purpose tree species in Hungary and Romania: a review

Cited by 63 publications

References 24 publications

Verifying the Utility of Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) in the Reclamation of a Lignite Combustion Waste Disposal Site in Central European Conditions

Verifying the Utility of Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) in the Reclamation of a Lignite Combustion Waste Disposal Site in Central European Conditions

Black locust (Robinia pseudoacaciaL.) range contraction and expansion in Europe under changing climate

Regeneration and Early Tending of Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) Stands in the North-West of Romania

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