Tamm Review: Influence of forest management activities on soil organic carbon stocks: A knowledge synthesis

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.…

• MD
  Ministère de l'Agriculture et de l'Alimentation

  Award: 1660C0020
• IN
  Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture, l'Alimentation et l'Environnement