Soil dynamics in Pinus halepensis reforestation: Effect of microenvironments and previous land use

Ruíz-Navarro, Antonio; Barberá, Gonzalo G.; Navarro‐Cano, José A.; Albaladejo, J.; Castillo, V.

doi:10.1016/j.geoderma.2009.08.024

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“…In this sense, our unplanted plots showed the lowest values of the C : N ratio because the litterfall provided by shrubs and grasses is probably more rich in N and degradable than litterfall provided by pine species (Pérez‐Cruzado et al, ). In fact, pine plantations showed the greatest values (at all soil depths), indicating a lower mineralization rate, which may be due to a more recalcitrant chemical composition of the litter (terpenes), and the low litter quality (high C : N ratio) (Ruíz‐Navarro et al, ; Rosenqvist et al, ). The native forests, composed mainly of hardwood species (both sclerophyllous and deciduous Quercus sp.…”

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Long‐term Effects of Pine Plantations on Soil Quality in Southern Spain

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This work evaluated how pine plantations established on old fields and degraded lands influence soil properties in comparison with adjacent unplanted areas that undergo into secondary succession, and native forests, analysing the effects of abiotic variables and stand characteristics in the afforestation process. Thirty‐two paired sites (pine plantations versus unplanted areas) and 10 native forests were selected in the SE Spain. In total, 74 soil profiles were studied, and 222 composite soil samples were collected at three different depths. Soil organic carbon, cation exchange capacity, and C : N ratio showed significantly greater values in pine plantations in relation to the unplanted areas (0–5 cm), and the mean values of soil organic carbon, nitrogen (N), C : N ratio, and cation exchange capacity in these pine plantations were similar to those found under native forests. Only K+ concentrations were clearly higher in the native forests than in the other land uses for all depths analysed. Pine plantations in the drier and warmer areas showed lower soil quality in relation to the paired unplanted areas, as well as the younger and denser ones; it may be because under these situations, more time is needed to produce an improvement. In fact, the paired net variations increased with the stand age and/or tree size. In conclusion, pine plantations were in general more efficient in improving parameters related to soil quality, especially in locations with high soil water retention capacity, which in our study area were found at higher and cooler elevations. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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“…The depths were considered as sub-treatments (sub-plots). 7,24 The stock results of the different SOM chemical compartments (C T , N T , C CO , N CO , C FA , C HA , C HUI , C HUH and C LMW ) and those of the C:N ratios were submitted to variance analyses (two-way ANOVA) to verify the differences between environments and soil depths and the occurrence of interactions among environments and soil depths. The mean values obtained were analysed by the Bonferroni test at a 5% significance level.…”

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Distribution of chemical compartments of soil organic matter and c stocks of a cambisol from south Brazil as affected by Pinus afforestation

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Bertotto³

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Distribution and stocks of soil organic matter (SOM) compartments after Pinus monoculture introduction in a native pasture area of a Cambisol, Santa Catarina, Brazil, were investigated. Pinus introduction increased soil acidity, content of exchangeable Al+3 and diminished soil nutrients. Nevertheless, soil C stock increased in all humic fractions of the 0-5 cm layer after Pinus afforestation. In the subsurface, the vegetation change only promoted SOM redistribution from the NaOH-extractable humic substances to a less hydrophobic humin fraction. Under Pinus, soil organo-mineral interactions were relevant up to a 15 cm depth, while in pasture environment, this mechanism occurred mainly in the surface layer

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“…Afforestation has historically been the main measure applied in Spain for soil protection [1,2]. Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) is one of the most commonly used afforestation species due to its ecological plasticity [3].…”

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“…In Spain, Scots pine covers up to one million hectares [4], more than one-third of which has been planted [5]. Nevertheless, the long-term effects of pine reforestations on soil properties have not been extensively studied [1].…”

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Changes in Topsoil Properties after Centennial Scots Pine Afforestation in a European Beech Forest (NE Spain)

Girona-García

Badía

Martí

2018

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Abstract:In this work, we studied the effects of centenary Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) afforestation on topsoil properties conducted in a deforested area that was previously occupied by a natural European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) forest. Organic layers and topsoil Ah mineral horizons (0-10 cm) were sampled in the Scots pine and European beech forests of Moncayo Natural Park (north-eastern Spain). The physical (stoniness, aggregate stability, and water repellency persistence and intensity), chemical (total organic C, total N, C/N, pH, and exchangeable Ca 2+ , Mg 2+ , Na + , K + , Al 3+ , and Fe 3+ ), and physicochemical (cation exchange capacity) properties of soil were analyzed. Total organic C and N were also obtained for litter samples. The studied topsoils shared a series of common properties, such as a high stoniness and aggregate stability, very low base content, high cation exchange capacity, and extreme acidity. Soils that developed under the pinewood showed a higher soil water repellency intensity. However, K + content was significantly higher in the beechwood soil. In both forest types, total organic C and N were similar in topsoil and litter (Hemimoder type), although C and N were pooled in different O-layers. Results indicate that pine afforestation in a deforested area was an adequate measure for soil protection since it did not show significant differences in the long term (ca. 100 years) compared to the nearby natural beech stands.

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Soil dynamics in Pinus halepensis reforestation: Effect of microenvironments and previous land use

Cited by 38 publications

References 25 publications

Long‐term Effects of Pine Plantations on Soil Quality in Southern Spain

Long‐term Effects of Pine Plantations on Soil Quality in Southern Spain

Distribution of chemical compartments of soil organic matter and c stocks of a cambisol from south Brazil as affected by Pinus afforestation

Changes in Topsoil Properties after Centennial Scots Pine Afforestation in a European Beech Forest (NE Spain)

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