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Kamaruzaman Yusoff, . and Muhamad Majid Nik, . (1987) The effects of clearing and continuous cultivation on the physical properties of upland forest soils. [Proceedings Paper]
Abstract
The impact of large scale forest clearing on soil physical properties for planting of fast-growing timber species at Kemasul Forest Reserve was investigated by collecting 7.6 cm diameter soil core samples to a depth of 10 cm in plots established in secondary forest cleared area with completely no vegetation and Acacia mangium plantations of 4 and 6-year old. It was found that clearing secondary forest significantly increased bul1372k density soil temperature and decreased soil moisture content total porosity aeration porosity water retention and available water holding capacity AWC in all sampled areas. Almost 75 per cent of the entire study area was still heavily compacted bulk density 1.20 g per cubic cm four to six years or more after initial clearing. Recovery from compaction has only occurred in the cleared area when abandoned for secondary succession. This information can be used to assist forest managers in selecting sites suitable for planting of fast-growing timber species and appropriate site management techniques after forest clear
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Abstract
The impact of large scale forest clearing on soil physical properties for planting of fast-growing timber species at Kemasul Forest Reserve was investigated by collecting 7.6 cm diameter soil core samples to a depth of 10 cm in plots established in secondary forest cleared area with completely no vegetation and Acacia mangium plantations of 4 and 6-year old. It was found that clearing secondary forest significantly increased bul1372k density soil temperature and decreased soil moisture content total porosity aeration porosity water retention and available water holding capacity AWC in all sampled areas. Almost 75 per cent of the entire study area was still heavily compacted bulk density 1.20 g per cubic cm four to six years or more after initial clearing. Recovery from compaction has only occurred in the cleared area when abandoned for secondary succession. This information can be used to assist forest managers in selecting sites suitable for planting of fast-growing timber species and appropriate site management techniques after forest clear
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| Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
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| Additional Information: | 1 ill.; 6 tables; 27 ref. Summary En. Appendix |
| AGROVOC Term: | gACACIA MANGIUM |
| AGROVOC Term: | PLANTACION FORESTAL |
| AGROVOC Term: | PROPIEDADES FISICO-QUIMICAS SUELO |
| AGROVOC Term: | MALASIA PENINSULAR/ DESM |
| Geographical Term: | MALAYSIA |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan |
| Last Modified: | 24 Apr 2025 05:25 |
| URI: | http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/14547 |
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