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Baral, SK; Katzensteiner, K.
(2015):
Impact of biomass extraction on soil properties and foliar nitrogen content in a community forest and a semi-protected natural forest in the central mid-hills of Nepal
TROP ECOL. 2015; 56(3): 323-333.
- Abstract:
- The impact of biomass removal on soil physical and chemical properties was compared between a community forest (CF) and a semi-protected natural forest (MF) belonging to the same vegetation type under similar climatic conditions and topographic features in the central mid-hills of Nepal. The impact of biomass extraction on soil and foliar nitrogen contents in CF was more pronounced than that in MF. Soil bulk density was significantly lower (P < 0.05) and soil C, N, exchangeable K and Mg concentrations were significantly higher (P < 0.05) in MF compared to CF. The foliar nitrogen content of dominant trees was higher (P < 0.1) in MF than CF. It is concluded that the biomass removal deteriorated forest soil characteristics including nutrient contents, and the state of foliar nitrogen content of trees.
- Authors BOKU Wien:
- Katzensteiner Klaus
- Find related publications in this database (Keywords)
- Biomass
- foliar nitrogen contents
- mid-hills of Nepal
- soil nutrients