Publication: Influence of forest management activities on soil organic carbon stocks: A knowledge synthesis
Influence of forest management activities on soil organic carbon stocks: A knowledge synthesis
| dc.contributor.author | Mayer, M. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Prescott, C.E. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Abaker, W.E.A. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Augusto, L. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Cécillon, L. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Ferreira, G.W.D. | |
| dc.contributor.author | James, J. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Jandl, R. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Katzensteiner, K. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Laclau, J.P. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Laganière, J. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Nouvellon, Y. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Paré, D. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Stanturf, J.A. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Vanguelova, E.I. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Vesterdal, L. | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2022-01-23T18:57:52Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2022-01-23T18:57:52Z | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://open.fsc.org/handle/resource/994 | |
| dc.title | Influence of forest management activities on soil organic carbon stocks: A knowledge synthesis | en |
| dcterms.abstract | 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. | en |
| dcterms.accessRights | Public | |
| dcterms.accessRights | Open access | |
| dcterms.bibliographicCitation | Mayer, M., Prescott, C.E., Abaker, W.E., Augusto, L., Cécillon, L., Ferreira, G.W., James, J., Jandl, R., Katzensteiner, K., Laclau, J.P. and Laganière, J., 2020. Influence of forest management activities on soil organic carbon stocks: A knowledge synthesis. Forest Ecology and Management, 466, p.118127. | en |
| dcterms.issued | 2020 | |
| dcterms.language | en | |
| dcterms.license | CC-BY-NC-ND-4.0 | en |
| dcterms.type | Journal Article | |
| dspace.entity.type | Publication | |
| is.availability.fullText | Full text available | |
| is.contributor.funderType | Mixed sources | |
| is.coverage.region | Asia | |
| is.coverage.region | North America | |
| is.coverage.region | Europe | |
| is.evaluation.collection | Focus groups | |
| is.evaluation.dataSource | Independent researcher data | |
| is.evidenceSubType | Monitoring report - collective | |
| is.evidenceType | Monitoring report | |
| is.focus.products | Other forestry and logging | |
| is.focus.sdg | SDG 15 - Life on Land | |
| is.focus.sectors | Agriculture | |
| is.focus.sectors | Forestry | |
| is.focus.sustainDimension | Environmental | |
| is.focus.sustainIssue | Forests and other ecosystems | |
| is.focus.sustainLens | Landscape approaches | |
| is.focus.sustainOutcome | Afforestation | |
| is.focus.sustainOutcome | Carbon Sequestration | |
| is.focus.systemElement | MandE outcomes and impacts | |
| is.focus.systemElement | MandE performance monitoring | |
| is.identifier.code | Impacts | |
| is.identifier.doi | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foreco.2020.118127 | |
| is.identifier.fscdoi | http://dx.doi.org/10.34800/fsc-international818 | |
| is.identifier.schemeType | Voluntary Sustainability Standards | |
| is.item.reviewStatus | Peer reviewed | |
| is.journalName | Forest Ecology and Management |