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Positive effect of fir-rowan intimate mixture on new forest floor and topsoil following afforestation

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  • Dušan Kacálek

    (Opočno Research Station, Forestry and Game Management Research Institute, Strnady, Czech Republic)

  • Jan Bartoš

    (Opočno Research Station, Forestry and Game Management Research Institute, Strnady, Czech Republic)

  • Ondřej Špulák

    (Opočno Research Station, Forestry and Game Management Research Institute, Strnady, Czech Republic)

Abstract

Litterfall of silver fir contributes to development of forest floor similarly like Norway spruce litterfall does. The nutrient return to soil can be intensified by mixing these conifers with other tree species whose effects on soil are positive; our study deals with European rowan. The study aimed at firs and rowans in alternating rows (Fi-Ro) compared to the monospecific plantation of fir (Fi) at two former meadow sites with the stands of 20 and 17 years of age, respectively. Both organic forest floor and its mineral subsurface were sampled. Rowan admixed to the silver fir plantation improved both the uppermost layer and the topsoil as higher pH, more favourable soil-sorption properties and higher plant available magnesium were found below Fi-Ro compared to Fi. Fine dry matter was higher below Fi, which was reflected in higher organic carbon (Cox), combustible matter and nitrogen pools. Besides the effects of trees on the soil, silvicultural issues such as renewal costs and tree species performance in monospecific and mixed stands were presented and discussed.

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  • Dušan Kacálek & Jan Bartoš & Ondřej Špulák, 2023. "Positive effect of fir-rowan intimate mixture on new forest floor and topsoil following afforestation," Journal of Forest Science, Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences, vol. 69(2), pages 80-92.
    • Handle: RePEc:caa:jnljfs:v:69:y:2023:i:2:id:180-2022-jfs
    DOI: 10.17221/180/2022-JFS
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    1. I. Kupka & K. Dimitrovský, 2006. "Silvicultural assessment of reforestation under specific spoil bank conditions," Journal of Forest Science, Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences, vol. 52(9), pages 410-416.
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    1. Channa Suraweera & Martin Baláš & Josef Gallo & Giuseppe D'Andrea & Stanislav Vacek & Jiří Remeš, 2023. "Intensive initial care of silver fir using improving compounds: A way to support diverse forests?," Journal of Forest Science, Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences, vol. 69(5), pages 179-192.

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