Forest Ecosystem Recovery in the Southeast U.S.: Soil Ecology as an Essential Component of Ecosystem Management

Journal Article · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 2002 · Forest Ecology and Management

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-1127(01)00558-8· OSTI ID:807857

Johnston, J M ^[1]; Crossley, Jr, D A

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1. USDA Forest Service, Savannah River

This study integrates land-use history, pine ecology, silviculture, soil ecology research and the implications for forest management into one discussion. Best management practices that foster soil recovery include less intensive stand utilization and reduced soil disturbance. Stem-only harvest and longer rotation permit a recovery of soil biodiversity and an accrual of detritus and soil organic matter. Windrowing and similar techniques have dramatic and lasting effects on soil development. No-tillage agriculture as a model for pine plantations is discussed.

• Research Organization: USDA Forest Service, Savannah River, New Ellenton, SC (US)
• Sponsoring Organization: (US)
• DOE Contract Number: AI09-76SR00056
• OSTI ID: 807857
• Journal Information: Forest Ecology and Management, Journal Name: Forest Ecology and Management Vol. 155; ISSN FECMDW; ISSN 0378-1127
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
AGRICULTURE
CONIFEROUS FOREST ECOSYSTEMS
DETRITUS
ECOLOGY
ECOSYSTEMS
FORESTS
LAND USE
LOBLOLLY PINE SILVICULTURE
MANAGEMENT
NO-TILLAGE AGRICULTURE
ORGANIC MATTER
PINES
ROTATION
SILVICULTURE
SOIL ECOLOGY
SOIL MICROARTHROPODS
SOIL RECOVERY
SOILS
SPECIES DIVERSITY
SUSTAINABLE FOREST MANAGEMENT