2020
DOI: 10.7717/peerj.8656
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Campsites, forest fires, and entry point distance affect earthworm abundance in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

Abstract: Factors controlling the spread of invasive earthworms in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness are poorly known. Believed to have been introduced by anglers who use them as bait, invasive earthworms can alter the physical and chemical properties of soil and modify forest plant communities. To examine factors influencing earthworm distribution and abundance, we sampled 38 islands across five lakes to assess the effects of campsites, fire and entry point distance on earthworm density, biomass and spe… Show more

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“…Vermicomposting, as a solution for recycling the organic component of municipal solid waste, and its impacts on ecosystems have consequently attracted more attention [ 105 ]. Earthworms could serve as indicators of soil biodiversity, quality and productivity, and therefore numerous recent studies have been conducted to elucidate the impacts of anthropogenic activities, such as the use of chemicals and changes in soil management practices, on earthworm populations [ 106 , 107 , 108 ]. It was reported that soil biodiversity was deteriorating in Europe because of the agricultural intensification and climate change [ 109 ].…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Vermicomposting, as a solution for recycling the organic component of municipal solid waste, and its impacts on ecosystems have consequently attracted more attention [ 105 ]. Earthworms could serve as indicators of soil biodiversity, quality and productivity, and therefore numerous recent studies have been conducted to elucidate the impacts of anthropogenic activities, such as the use of chemicals and changes in soil management practices, on earthworm populations [ 106 , 107 , 108 ]. It was reported that soil biodiversity was deteriorating in Europe because of the agricultural intensification and climate change [ 109 ].…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%