Tamm Review: Influence of forest management activities on soil organic carbon stocks: A knowledge synthesis
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Tamm Review: Influence of forest management activities on soil organic carbon stocks : A knowledge synthesis. / Mayer, Mathias; Prescott, Cindy E.; Abaker, Wafa E.A.; Augusto, Laurent; Cécillon, Lauric; Ferreira, Gabriel W.D.; James, Jason; Jandl, Robert; Katzensteiner, Klaus; Laclau, Jean Paul; Laganière, Jérôme; Nouvellon, Yann; Paré, David; Stanturf, John A.; Vanguelova, Elena I.; Vesterdal, Lars.
In: Forest Ecology and Management, Vol. 466, 118127, 2020.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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T1 - Tamm Review: Influence of forest management activities on soil organic carbon stocks
T2 - A knowledge synthesis
AU - Mayer, Mathias
AU - Prescott, Cindy E.
AU - Abaker, Wafa E.A.
AU - Augusto, Laurent
AU - Cécillon, Lauric
AU - Ferreira, Gabriel W.D.
AU - James, Jason
AU - Jandl, Robert
AU - Katzensteiner, Klaus
AU - Laclau, Jean Paul
AU - Laganière, Jérôme
AU - Nouvellon, Yann
AU - Paré, David
AU - Stanturf, John A.
AU - Vanguelova, Elena I.
AU - Vesterdal, Lars
PY - 2020
Y1 - 2020
N2 - Almost half of the total organic carbon (C) in terrestrial ecosystems is stored in forest soils. By altering rates of input or release of C from soils, forest management activities can influence soil C stocks in forests. In this review, we synthesize current evidence regarding the influences of 13 common forest management practices on forest soil C stocks. Afforestation of former croplands generally increases soil C stocks, whereas on former grasslands and peatlands, soil C stocks are unchanged or even reduced following afforestation. The conversion of primary forests to secondary forests generally reduces soil C stocks, particularly if the land is converted to an agricultural land-use prior to reforestation. Harvesting, particularly clear-cut harvesting, generally results in a reduction in soil C stocks, particularly in the forest floor and upper mineral soil. Removal of residues by harvesting whole-trees and stumps negatively affects soil C stocks. Soil disturbance from site preparation decreases soil C stocks, particularly in the organic top soil, however improved growth of tree seedlings may outweigh soil C losses over a rotation. Nitrogen (N) addition has an overall positive effect on soil C stocks across a wide range of forest ecosystems. Likewise, higher stocks and faster accumulation of soil C occur under tree species with N-fixing associates. Stocks and accumulation rates of soil C also differ under different tree species, with coniferous species accumulating more C in the forest floor and broadleaved species tending to store more C in the mineral soil. There is some evidence that increased tree species diversity could positively affect soil C stocks in temperate and subtropical forests, but tree species identity, particularly N-fixing species, seems to have a stronger impact on soil C stocks than tree species diversity. Management of stand density and thinning have small effects on forest soil C stocks. In forests with high populations of ungulate herbivores, reduction in herbivory levels can increase soil C stocks. Removal of plant biomass for fodder and fuel is related to a reduction in the soil C stocks. Fire management practices such as prescribed burning reduce soil C stocks, but less so than wildfires which are more intense. For each practice, we identify existing gaps in knowledge and suggest research to address the gaps.
AB - Almost half of the total organic carbon (C) in terrestrial ecosystems is stored in forest soils. By altering rates of input or release of C from soils, forest management activities can influence soil C stocks in forests. In this review, we synthesize current evidence regarding the influences of 13 common forest management practices on forest soil C stocks. Afforestation of former croplands generally increases soil C stocks, whereas on former grasslands and peatlands, soil C stocks are unchanged or even reduced following afforestation. The conversion of primary forests to secondary forests generally reduces soil C stocks, particularly if the land is converted to an agricultural land-use prior to reforestation. Harvesting, particularly clear-cut harvesting, generally results in a reduction in soil C stocks, particularly in the forest floor and upper mineral soil. Removal of residues by harvesting whole-trees and stumps negatively affects soil C stocks. Soil disturbance from site preparation decreases soil C stocks, particularly in the organic top soil, however improved growth of tree seedlings may outweigh soil C losses over a rotation. Nitrogen (N) addition has an overall positive effect on soil C stocks across a wide range of forest ecosystems. Likewise, higher stocks and faster accumulation of soil C occur under tree species with N-fixing associates. Stocks and accumulation rates of soil C also differ under different tree species, with coniferous species accumulating more C in the forest floor and broadleaved species tending to store more C in the mineral soil. There is some evidence that increased tree species diversity could positively affect soil C stocks in temperate and subtropical forests, but tree species identity, particularly N-fixing species, seems to have a stronger impact on soil C stocks than tree species diversity. Management of stand density and thinning have small effects on forest soil C stocks. In forests with high populations of ungulate herbivores, reduction in herbivory levels can increase soil C stocks. Removal of plant biomass for fodder and fuel is related to a reduction in the soil C stocks. Fire management practices such as prescribed burning reduce soil C stocks, but less so than wildfires which are more intense. For each practice, we identify existing gaps in knowledge and suggest research to address the gaps.
U2 - 10.1016/j.foreco.2020.118127
DO - 10.1016/j.foreco.2020.118127
M3 - Journal article
AN - SCOPUS:85082833000
VL - 466
JO - Forest Ecology and Management
JF - Forest Ecology and Management
SN - 0378-1127
M1 - 118127
ER -
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