Effects of Ash Application on Cadmium Concentration in Small Mammals

Lodenius, Martin; Soltanpour-Gargari, A.; Tulisalo, Esa; Henttonen, Heikki

doi:10.2134/jeq2002.1880

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“…Ogoshi et al (1992) confirmed that Cd has a lesion effect on the mechanical strength of bone, for both young and old rats. Effects of raised concentrations of Cd in small mammals are also discussed by Ma et al (1991), Leffler and Nyholm (1996), Nickelson and West (1996), and Lodenius et al (2002b) It appears that the food source of the animals could be of great importance, as discussed by Lodenius et al (2002b) The difference in Cd concentrations following WAA between the bank voles and the common shrews ( Sorex araneus ) in that study could be explained by different food habits. The seasonal variations of Cd concentrations in plants (Lodenius, 2002) or other food sources, might also explain differences in Cd amounts in animals and should be considered when planning experiments with WAA.…”

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Biological Effects of Wood Ash Application to Forest and Aquatic Ecosystems

Aronsson

Ekelund

2004

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The present review aims to summarize current knowledge in the topic of wood ash application to boreal forest and aquatic ecosystems, and the different effects derived from these actions. Much research has been conducted regarding the effects of wood ash application on forest growth. Present studies show that, generally speaking, forest growth can be increased on wood ash-ameliorated peatland rich in nitrogen. On mineral soils, however, no change or even decreased growth have been reported. The effects on ground vegetation are not very clear, as well as the effects on fungi, soil microbes, and soil-decomposing animals. The discrepancies between different studies are for the most part explained by abiotic factors such as variation in fertility among sites, different degrees of stabilization, and wood ash dosage used, and different time scales among different studies. The lack of knowledge in the field of aquatic ecosystems and their response to ash application is an important issue for future research. The few studies conducted have mainly considered changes in water chemistry. The biotoxic effects of ash application can roughly be divided into two categories: primary and secondary. Among the primary effects is toxicity deriving from compounds in the wood ash and cadmium is probably the worst among these. The secondary effects of wood ash are generally due to its alkaline capacity and a release of ions into the soil and soil water, and finally, watercourses and lakes. Given current knowledge, we would recommend site- and wood ash-specific application practices, rather than broad and general guidelines for wood ash application to forests.

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Section: Biotoxic Effects Of Wood Ash Applicationmentioning

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Biological Effects of Wood Ash Application to Forest and Aquatic Ecosystems

Aronsson

Ekelund

2004

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“…The results may thus possibly be affected by seasonal variations in environmental Cd concentration (cf. Lodenius, 2002;Lodenius et al, 2002). Insects were collected both passively with pitfall traps and manually.…”

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Cadmium in insects after ash fertilization

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Ash fertilization of forests returns nutrients to forest ecosystems and has a positive effect on soil pH, but it also may elevate Cd concentrations of forest biota. Cadmium concentrations of some forest insects (Formica ants, carabids and Coleopteran larvae from decaying wood) were investigated in southern Finland, where two plots were fertilized with wood ash, while two other plots represented unfertilized control plots. In ants, mean Cd concentration was 3.6 ± 1.4 mg/kg, with nest workers having significantly higher concentrations than workers trapped in pitfall traps. Concentrations at fertilized and unfertilized plots were similar. In carabid beetles, the average Cd concentration of Carabus glabratus was 0.44 ± 0.36 mg/kg, with no significant difference between control plots and fertilized plots. In another carabid beetle, Pterostichus niger, mean Cd concentration was higher at fertilized plots compared to control plots. We conclude that the variation of Cd concentrations in the insects studied is more efficiently controlled by species-specific differences than fertilization history of the forest floor.

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“…A recent meta-analysis has reported that biochar addition to soil generally reduces short-term concentrations of NH 4 + -N and NO 3 − -N (Nguyen et al 2017). Wood ash, in some circumstances, may contain elevated concentrations of trace elements, which raises concerns regarding its use as a soil amendment (Bramryd and Fransman 1995;Lodenius et al 2002;Aronsson and Ekelund 2004;Augusto et al 2008). Most jurisdictions have established criteria to evaluate the suitability of wood ash intended for use as soil amendments (Haglund 2008;Ribbing and Bjurström 2011;Hannam et al 2016).…”

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Short-term changes in spruce foliar nutrients and soil properties in response to wood ash application in the sub-boreal climate zone of British Columbia

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Utilization of wood ash as a forest soil amendment in British Columbia could have numerous benefits, including potentially increasing tree growth. Two wood-derived bottom ashes (low-carbon gasifier ash and high-carbon boiler ash) were applied at 5000 kg ha −1 (dry weight equivalent) with urea (100 kg N ha −1 ), in a twoway factorial randomized block design across two (18-and 24-yr-old) hybrid spruce (Picea glauca × engelmannii Parry × Engelm.) plantations in interior British Columbia. Changes in spruce foliar nutrients and selected soil properties were evaluated. After one growing season, foliar Ca and S significantly increased in plots treated with ash, and foliar N significantly increased while foliar Mg and P significantly decreased in spruce treated with urea. In LFH horizons, soil pH, exchangeable base cations (Ca, Mg, and K), strong acid-extractable B, and Ca significantly increased (p < 0.05) with ash addition; soil pH was greatest in plots treated with urea plus gasifier ash. No significant treatment effects were observed in underlying mineral soil. We conclude that gasifier and boiler ash derived from clean wood applied at 5000 kg ha −1 are effective soil amendments as expressed within 1 yr by changes in nutrient status of LFH horizons and spruce foliage.Résumé : Employer les cendres de bois comme amendement forestier présenterait de nombreux avantages en Colombie-Britannique, notamment celui de faire croître les arbres plus vite. Les auteurs ont répandu 5000 kg par hectare (équivalent en poids sec) de deux sortes de cendres (celle d'un gazogène libérant peu de carbone et celle d'une chaudière en dégageant une grande quantité). Les cendres ont été appliquées avec de l'urée (100 kg de N par hectare) sur le sol de deux peuplements (18 et 24 ans) d'épinettes hybrides (Picea glauca × engelmannii Parry × Engelm.) dans le cadre d'une expérience bifactorielle par blocs aléatoires, dans le centre de la Colombie-Britannique. Ensuite, ils ont évalué comment variaient la concentration d'oligoéléments dans les feuilles et certaines propriétés du sol. Après une seule période végétative, la teneur en Ca et en S des feuilles avait sensiblement augmenté sur les parcelles amendées avec la cendre. La concentration foliaire de N avait sensiblement augmenté et celle de Mg et de P, sensiblement diminué chez les épinettes des parcelles bonifiées avec de l'urée. Dans l'horizon LFH, l'addition de cendres avait significativement (p < 0,05) accru le pH du sol, la concentration des cations de bases échangeables (Ca, Mg, K) ainsi que la concentration de B et de Ca extractibles à l'acide fort. Le pH du sol le plus élevé a été relevé dans les parcelles amendées avec de l'urée et les cendres du gazogène. Aucun effet important dû au traitement n'a été observé dans la couche sous-jacente de sol minéral. Les auteurs en concluent que l'application de 5000 kg par hectare de cendres de bois propre venant d'un gazogène ou d'une chaudière est un amendement efficace, comme l'illustrent les changements notés un an plus tard avec le bilan nutrit...

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Effects of Ash Application on Cadmium Concentration in Small Mammals

Cited by 15 publications

References 12 publications

Biological Effects of Wood Ash Application to Forest and Aquatic Ecosystems

Biological Effects of Wood Ash Application to Forest and Aquatic Ecosystems

Cadmium in insects after ash fertilization

Short-term changes in spruce foliar nutrients and soil properties in response to wood ash application in the sub-boreal climate zone of British Columbia

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