Temporal variation of soil compaction and deterioration of soil quality in pasture areas of Colombian Amazonia

Martínez, Luis Eduardo Cruz; Zinck, J. A.

doi:10.1016/j.still.2002.12.001

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“…Soil compaction Although a number of studies from tropical countries have demonstrated advantages of adopting more intensive pasture management, it may lead to increased soil compaction from trampling and ultimately to productivity losses, if management is not performed correctly (Martinez and Zinck, 2004). Compaction of the topsoil resulting from the pressure exerted by the hooves of an increased number of cattle per unit area has been shown to negatively impact soil physical conditions: increasing bulk density and penetration resistance, decreasing soil porosity and infiltration rates.…”

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Intensification of cattle ranching production systems: socioeconomic and environmental synergies and risks in Brazil

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Strassburg

Valentim

et al. 2014

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Intensification of Brazilian cattle ranching systems has attracted both national and international attention due to its direct relation with Amazon deforestation on the one hand and increasing demand of the global population for meat on the other. Since Brazilian cattle ranching is predominantly pasture-based, we particularly focus on pasture management. We summarize the most recurrent opportunities and risks associated with pasture intensification that are brought up within scientific and political dialogues, and discuss them within the Brazilian context. We argue that sustainable intensification of pasturelands in Brazil is a viable way to increase agricultural output while simultaneously sparing land for nature. Since environmental degradation is often associated with low-yield extensive systems in Brazil, it is possible to obtain higher yields, while reversing degradation, by adopting practices like rotational grazing, incorporation of legumes and integrated crop-livestock-forestry systems. Technical assistance is however essential, particularly for small-and medium-scale farmers. Sound complementary policies and good governance must accompany these measures so that a 'rebound effect' does not lead to increased deforestation and other adverse social and environmental impacts. It is also important that animal welfare is not compromised. Although the discussion is presented with respect to Brazil, some aspects are relevant to other developing countries.

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Intensification of cattle ranching production systems: socioeconomic and environmental synergies and risks in Brazil

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Strassburg

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“…The effect of trampling by cattle on microbial community is less studied. In tropical forest Martinez and Zinck (2004) showed evidence of soil compaction through cattle trampling after clearing primary forests. Compaction implies an increase in soil bulk density and in soil strength and consequently a decrease in air permeability and hydraulic conductivity (Whalley et al, 1995).…”

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Soil Microbial Community Changes in Wooded Mountain Pastures due to Simulated Effects of Cattle Grazing

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The effect of cattle activity on pastures can be subdivided into three categories of disturbances: herbage removal, dunging and trampling. The objective of this study was to assess separately or in combination the effect of these factors on the potential activities of soil microbial communities and to compare these effects with those of soil properties and plant composition or biomass. Controlled treatments simulating the three factors were applied in a fenced area including a light gradient (sunny and shady situation): (i) repeated mowing; (ii) trampling; (iii) fertilizing with a liquid mixture of dung and urine. In the third year of the experiment, community level physiological profiles (CLPP) (Biolog Ecoplatesä) were measured for each plots. Furthermore soil chemical properties (pH, total organic carbon, total nitrogen and total phosphorus), plant species composition and plant biomass were also assessed. Despite differences in plant communities and soil properties, the metabolic potential of the microbial community in the sunny and in the shady situations were similar. Effects of treatments on microbial communities were more pronounced in the sunny than in the shady situation. In both cases, repeated mowing was the first factor retained for explaining functional variations. In contrast, fertilizing was not a significant factor. The vegetation explained a high proportion of variation of the microbial community descriptors in the sunny situation, while no significant variation appeared under shady condition. The three components of cattle activities influenced differently the soil microbial communities and this depended on the light conditions within the wooded pasture. Cattle activities may also change spatially at a fine scale and short-term and induce changes in the microbial community structure. Thus, the shifting mosaic that has been described for the vegetation of pastures may also apply for below-ground microbial communities.

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“…Das durchschnittliche C:N-Verhältnis schwankte im Oberboden zwischen 9,6 und 11,1 und im Unterboden zwischen 10,3 und 11,6 (Tabelle 2 (Vepraskas, 1988;Martinez und Zinck, 2004). Allerdings wird mit steigendem Bodenwassergehalt der Zusammenhang zwischen EW und LD zunehmend schwächer (Vaz et al, 2001), weil der Boden plastischer wird.…”

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Bodenverdichtung im Dauergrünland und ihre Auswirkung auf die Grünlandvegetation

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Die Bodenkultur: Journal of Land Management, Food and Environment

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ZusammenfassungDie Bodenverdichtung ist ein aktuelles Problem der intensiven Grünlandwirtschaft. Daher wurden in einem repräsentativen öster-reichischen Grünlandgebiet SummarySoil compaction caused by intensive grassland management is a worldwide problem. Therefore, in typical permanent grassland soils (Cambisol, Planosol, Gleysol) bulk density (BD), penetration resistance (PR) and pore volume to a depth of 30 cm at 22 different sites in a representative Austrian grassland region were determined. Moreover, the relationships between these soil properties and the incidence of indicator species for soil compaction were evaluated. Our results show that the compaction status depends on soil properties and type and intensity of grassland management. The susceptibility to compaction decreases with increasing humus and clay content in the soil. At high intensity of use, permanent grassland soils can be classified as moderately compacted. Intensive cattle treading has the greatest compacting effect, leading to compaction mainly in the uppermost 15 cm of the soil. Tractor traffic causes soil compaction to a depth of at least 25 cm. Mowing pastures are intermediate between meadows and pastures concerning extent and depth of soil compaction. A loamy grassland soil is harmfully compacted if a compacted layer (BD > 1,40 g/cm³ or PR > 2,00 MPa) within the uppermost 20 cm of the soil occurs. Indicator species such as Ranunculus repens are suitable for identifying soil compaction.

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Temporal variation of soil compaction and deterioration of soil quality in pasture areas of Colombian Amazonia

Cited by 185 publications

References 29 publications

Intensification of cattle ranching production systems: socioeconomic and environmental synergies and risks in Brazil

Intensification of cattle ranching production systems: socioeconomic and environmental synergies and risks in Brazil

Soil Microbial Community Changes in Wooded Mountain Pastures due to Simulated Effects of Cattle Grazing

Bodenverdichtung im Dauergrünland und ihre Auswirkung auf die Grünlandvegetation

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