Early Effects of Afforestation with Willow (Salix purpurea, “Hotel”) on Soil Carbon and Nutrient Availability

Early Effects of Afforestation with Willow (Salix purpurea, “Hotel”) on Soil Carbon and Nutrient Availability

Willow (Salix spp.) is currently being researched as a source of biomass energy in Canada. However, it is not certain whether afforestation with willow plantations will enhance or diminish soil C storage and nutrient availability. Trees are known to have pronounced effects on biologically mediated n...

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Main Authors: Richard E. Farrell, Joels Ens, Nicolas Bélanger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-03-01
Series:Forests
Subjects:
biomass energy
short rotation intensive culture
Salix
fast growth
carbon sequestration
soil nutrient depletion
base cations
nitrogen
phosphorus
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/4/1/137

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