Do tree species affect decadal changes in soil organic carbon and total nitrogen stocks in Danish common garden experiments?

Steffens, Christina; Beer, Christian; Schelfhout, Stephanie; Schrijver, An De; Pfeiffer, Eva‐Maria; Vesterdal, Lars

doi:10.1111/ejss.13206

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Section: Changes In Soil Oc Are Driven By Inputs From Vegetation Vers...mentioning

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“…How to cite this article: Steffens, C., Beer, C., Schelfhout, S., & Vesterdal, L. (2022). Tree species affect the vertical distribution of soil organic carbon and total nitrogen.…”

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“…Approximately 60% of the studies that compared topsoil OC stocks under several tree species observed tree species effects on topsoil OC stocks, while the other 40% did not (Boca et al., 2014; Langenbruch et al., 2012; Mayer et al., 2020; Peng et al., 2020; Vesterdal et al., 2013). The ranking of tree species with increasing topsoil OC and N stocks tended to be opposite to the ranking for the forest floor (Fleck et al., 2019; Peng et al., 2020; Rodeghiero et al., 2018; Steffens et al., 2022; Vesterdal et al., 2013). This pattern indicates a trade‐off between forest floor and mineral soil OC and N stocks, which again may imply that tree species affect the persistence of the stored OC and N stocks (Prescott & Vesterdal, 2021; Vesterdal et al., 2013).…”

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“…Tree species affect forest floor OC and N stocks (Fleck et al., 2019; Langenbruch et al., 2012; Peng et al., 2020; Steffens et al., 2022; Vesterdal et al., 2013). These stocks have been found to be higher under coniferous than broadleaved tree species.…”

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Tree species affect the vertical distribution of soil organic carbon and total nitrogen

Steffens

Beer

Schelfhout

et al. 2022

J. Plant Nutr. Soil Sci.

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Background: Forest soils are considered sinks for atmospheric C. Many studies revealed that tree species and their mycorrhizal association affect forest floor and topsoil organic C (OC) and total N, while the knowledge of their effect on subsoil OC and N is still scarce. Aims:We aimed to identify (1) tree species and mycorrhizal association effects on forest floor, topsoil (0-30 cm) and subsoil (30-80 cm) OC and N stocks and vertical distribution and (2) drivers for soil OC and N distribution. Methods:We sampled forest floor, topsoil and subsoil under Fagus sylvatica L., Quercus robur L., Acer pseudoplatanus L. and Fraxinus excelsior L. in four Danish common garden experiments along a gradient in soil texture and determined OC and N stocks.Results: Total N (forest floor + soil) was higher under oak than beech, while total OC was unaffected by species. Forest floor C and N were higher under oak and beech, both ectomycorrhizal species (ECM), compared to under maple and ash, which are both arbuscular mycorrhizal species (AM). Relatively more OC and N were transferred to the topsoil under AM than ECM species, and this could be explained by greater endogeic earthworm biomass in AM species. In contrast, a higher proportion of OC was stored under ECM than AM species in the subsoil, and here OC correlated negatively with anecic earthworms.Subsoil N was highest under oak.Conclusions: Tree species and in particular their mycorrhizal association affected the vertical distribution of soil OC and N. Tree species differences in topsoil OC and N were not mirrored in the subsoil, and this highlights the need to address the subsoil in future studies on AM-versus ECM-mediated soil OC and N stocks.

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Section: Changes In Soil Oc Are Driven By Inputs From Vegetation Vers...mentioning

confidence: 94%

“…How to cite this article: Steffens, C., Beer, C., Schelfhout, S., & Vesterdal, L. (2022). Tree species affect the vertical distribution of soil organic carbon and total nitrogen.…”

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Tree species affect the vertical distribution of soil organic carbon and total nitrogen

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J. Plant Nutr. Soil Sci.

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“…Grassland areas, for instance, may demonstrate lower SOC levels due to vegetation disturbance and intensive grassland management (e.g., the regular application of lime and fertilizers, tillage, grazing etc). In contrast, forestry sites might show variations in SOC and soil pH influenced by tree species, root systems, and potential acidification from organic matter decomposition (Steffens et al, 2022;Wang et al, 2013). Industrial cutaway areas are expected to display distinct SOC and soil pH profiles owing to alterations in peatland structure and potential environmental impact.…”

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Topsoil organic carbon and soil pH across different peatland use types in Co-Offaly, Ireland

Apori,

Giltrap,

Tian

2024

Soil Sci. Ann.

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Land use changes in temperate peat soils signifi cantly impact topsoil organic carbon (SOC) content and soil pH, with implications for ecosystem functioning and carbon storage. Therefore, assessing soil organic carbon (SOC) and pH is instructive for reducing global carbon emissions. In this study, peat soil samples were collected from 0-10 cm and 10-20 cm depths in Co-Offaly, Ireland, to examine the SOC and soil pH across various peatland use types, including grassland (improved and unimproved), forestry, industrial cutaway, and cutover bog. The results indicate that among the peatland use types, intensive grassland exhibited the lowest SOC content, likely due to intensive management practices such as grazing, fertilizer application, and ploughing. Additionally, the land use change signifi cantly impacts the soil pH, with a trend in soil pH across the different land use types observed as improved grassland > unimproved grassland > industrial cutaway > forestry > cutover. A strong negative correlation was observed between SOC content and soil pH, indicating that increased soil pH levels are associated with decreased SOC in temperate peatlands. This research contributes valuable insights into the intricate interplay between land use, SOC, and soil pH, offering pertinent knowledge for strategies aimed at enhancing global carbon management efforts.

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Connecting forest soil properties with ecosystem services: Toward a better use of digital soil maps—A review

Paré,

Bognounou,

Emilson

et al. 2024

Soil Science Soc of Amer J

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The soil supports many ecosystem services (ES) essential to human well‐being. Rapid developments in digital soil mapping (DSM) allow the mapping of soil types and soil properties with improved resolution and accuracy. However, the potential of DSM to improve the assessment and mapping of ES is not fully exploited. To better understand this potential, we synthesized the peer‐reviewed literature. We examined what empirical studies reveal about the role of soil properties in the assessment of four major ES provided by the forest: (I) timber production, (II) soil carbon storage, (III) regulation of water flow and provision of clean water, and (IV) the soil as a habitat for organisms. Results revealed that soil properties are strongly related to the provision of ES. Therefore, using DSM could greatly improve the assessment of the ES provided by forests. Several variables were related to specific ES regardless of region or ecosystem types, but others were found to be situation‐specific (climate and soil type) and need to be considered at the proper scale or within a proper land classification framework. DSM products have the potential to greatly improve the assessment of ES by turning qualitative relationships between soil and ES to quantitative ones. This could also lead to the discovery of new soil–ES relationships. For this potential to be realized, progress should be made in mapping the most crucial soil parameters with greater precision and in promoting the use of soil parameters in ES assessment.

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Do tree species affect decadal changes in soil organic carbon and total nitrogen stocks in Danish common garden experiments?

Cited by 10 publications

References 66 publications

Tree species affect the vertical distribution of soil organic carbon and total nitrogen

Tree species affect the vertical distribution of soil organic carbon and total nitrogen

Topsoil organic carbon and soil pH across different peatland use types in Co-Offaly, Ireland

Connecting forest soil properties with ecosystem services: Toward a better use of digital soil maps—A review

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