Hurricane Mitch: impacts on mangrove sediment elevation dynamics and long-term mangrove sustainability

Cahoon, Donald R.; Hensel, Philippe; Rybczyk, John; Perez, Brian C.

doi:10.3133/ofr03184

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“…For example, the influence of organic decomposition on relative elevation changes has been conceptualized using the coastal-wetland model of Rybczyk et al (1998). The model was successfully applied in mangrove ecosystems, establishing the connection between peat collapse and mass tree mortality after Hurricane Mitch on the islands of Guanaja and Roatan, Honduras (Cahoon et al 2002(Cahoon et al , 2003.…”

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Plant–soil feedbacks in mangrove ecosystems: establishing links between empirical and modelling studies

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Peters

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Key message Plant–soil feedbacks in mangrove ecosystems are important for ecosystem resilience and can be investigated by establishing links between empirical and modelling studies. Abstract Plant–soil feedbacks are important as they provide valuable insights into ecosystem dynamics and ecosystems stability and resilience against multiple stressors and disturbances, including global climate change. In mangroves, plant–soil feedbacks are important for ecosystem resilience in the face of sea level rise, carbon sequestration, and to support successful ecosystem restoration. Despite the recognition of the importance of plant–soil feedbacks in mangroves, there is limited empirical data available. We reviewed empirical studies from mangrove ecosystems and evaluate numerical models addressing plant–soil feedbacks. The empirical evidence suggests that plant–soil feedbacks strongly influence ecological processes (e.g. seedling recruitment and soil elevation change) and forest structure in mangrove ecosystems. Numerical models, which successfully describe plant–soil feedbacks in mangrove and other ecosystems, can be used in future empirical studies to test mechanistic understanding and project outcomes of environmental change. Moreover, the combination of both, modelling and empirical approaches, can improve mechanistic understanding of plant–soil feedbacks and thereby ecosystem dynamics in mangrove ecosystems. This combination will help to support sustainable coastal management and conservation.

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Section: Modelling Approachesmentioning

confidence: 99%