The impact of vine maple on site fertility of coastal temperate forests

Tashe, N. C.; Schmidt, Margaret G.

doi:10.1016/s0378-1127(00)00468-0

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“…We found no statistical differences between vine maple and conifer plots for the depths of the L, F or H horizons at either site ( Table 2). The similar depths of the forest floor horizons for vine maple and conifer plots may in part be due to a greater input of litterfall in the autumn in the vine maple plots than in the conifer plots (Tashe and Schmidt 2001). Greater litterfall input could offset faster decomposition rates of vine maple litter relative to conifer needles.…”

Section: Humus Form and Horizon Depthmentioning

confidence: 97%

“…Wardman and Schmidt (1998) carried out their study in a 75-yr-old Douglas-fir-dominated stand adjacent to the stand studied by Ogden and Schmidt (1997). The greater site index may be attributed to improved nutrient availability on sites occupied by vine maple as greater N and B concentrations were found in the current-year foliage of Douglas-fir adjacent to vine maple relative to the surrounding conifer forest (Tashe and Schmidt 2001). The sites used by Tashe and Schmidt (2001) were the same ones used for this paper.…”

Section: Mots Clés: éRable Circiné Interactions Sol-plante Sol Forementioning

confidence: 99%

“…For example, Anderson (1969) at Mary's Peak, Oregon, discovered individuals up to 142 yr of age. In addition, the relative role of vine maple in nutrient cycling may be disproportionately greater than that of other understory species because of its rich foliar nutrient content and heavy annual leaf fall (Ogden and Schmidt 1997;Tashe and Schmidt 2001).…”

Section: Mots Clés: éRable Circiné Interactions Sol-plante Sol Forementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Conifer plots were equivalent in size to their vine maple plot counterparts and were at least 15 m away from vine maple foliage. A more detailed description of the study stands and sampling design is presented in Tashe (1998) and Tashe and Schmidt (2001).…”

Section: Study Sites and Sampling Designmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…High concentrations of N for litterfall in vine maple plots (Ogden and Schmidt 1997;Tashe and Schmidt 2001) may increase rates of litter decomposition, especially in the early stages of decay (Prescott 1995). Broad-leaved trees such as red alder, whose litter is rich in N, have faster rates of litterfall decomposition than conifers (Edmonds 1980).…”

Section: Humus Form and Horizon Depthmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The influence of understory vine maple on forest floor and mineral soil properties in coastal temperate forests

Tashe¹,

Schmidt²

2003

Can. J. Soil. Sci.

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Tashe, N. C. and Schmidt, M. G. 2003. The influence of understory vine maple on forest floor and mineral soil properties in coastal temperate forests. Can. J. Soil Sci. 83: [35][36][37][38][39][40][41][42][43][44]. In coastal forests of the Pacific Northwest, vine maple (Acer circinatum Pursh) is a common understory tree species. We studied the influence of vine maple, growing in the understory of a stand of Douglas-fir [Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirb.) Franco] and western hemlock [Tsuga heterophylla (RAF.) Sarg.], on forest floor and mineral soil properties. Fifteen (in a 75-yr-old stand) and 12 (in a 130-yr-old stand) plots containing vine maple were compared to paired plots without the influence of vine maple. Mull humus was dominant under vine maples, while mor humus was mainly found under conifers at the 130 yr-old stand. Common to both stands in the upper mineral soil were greater mineralizable N and total exchangeable bases under vine maple. At the 75-yr-old stand, the forest floor had a higher pH and greater total exchangeable base concentration, while the mineral soil had a lower C:N ratio, greater NO 3 -availability and lower available P concentration and content under vine maple compared to conifers. The 130-yr-old stand had less available P content and greater concentrations of mineralizable N and exchangeable Mg in the forest floor under vine maple. Results suggest that the presence of vine maple may enhance the availability of N and exchangeable bases, but may adversely affect P availability. -disponible et une plus faible concentration de P disponible là où pousse l'érable circiné, comparativement aux endroits où il n'y avait que des conifères. Le sol du peuplement de 130 ans contenait moins de P disponible et une plus grande concentration de N minéralisable et de Mg échangeable là où l'érable circiné s'était implanté. Ces résultats donnent à penser que l'érable circiné peut accroître l'apport de N et de bases échangeables, mais réduire la concentration de P disponible.

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Section: Humus Form and Horizon Depthmentioning

confidence: 97%

Section: Mots Clés: éRable Circiné Interactions Sol-plante Sol Forementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Mots Clés: éRable Circiné Interactions Sol-plante Sol Forementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Study Sites and Sampling Designmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Humus Form and Horizon Depthmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The influence of understory vine maple on forest floor and mineral soil properties in coastal temperate forests

Tashe¹,

Schmidt²

2003

Can. J. Soil. Sci.

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Quantifying components of the phosphorus cycle in temperate forests

2017

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We review the state-of-the-art of cross-disciplinary knowledge on phosphorus (P) cycling in temperate forest ecosystems, focused at studies from hydrology, biology, biogeochemistry, soil-, and geosciences. Changes in soil P stocks during long-term ecosystem development are addressed briefly; the general ranges of specific P pools and P fluxes within the ecosystem and the presumed underlying processes are covered more in depth. Wherever possible, we differentiate between coniferous and deciduous forests. As the most important P pools, mineral soil, forest floor, vegetation, and microbial biomass are described in terms of pool size, molecular composition, and turnover. Litterfall, soil water seepage, atmospheric deposition, and biotic uptake as the most studied P fluxes in the forest ecosystem are discussed in detail, spotlighting biogeochemical processes relevant for mobilization and retention of P in the rooting zone. Through a metaanalysis of available literature, we build a dataset that allows the quantification of major P-cycle components in temperate forests in terms of range and distribution, highlighting similarities and differences between coniferous and deciduous forests. The two forest types are notably distinct in their distribution of P within compartments of the plant biomass and forest floor. The possibility to construct closed local P balances is often hindered by missing information on fluxes of dissolved and particulate P across the ecosystem boundary, be it in the atmosphere, soil, or on the surface. These fluxes are irregular in space and time and feature large overall mass fluxes but comparatively small P fluxes, making the latter one difficult to quantify.

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