Changes in Topsoil Properties after Centennial Scots Pine Afforestation in a European Beech Forest (NE Spain)

In this work, we studied the effects of centenary Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) afforestation on topsoil properties conducted in a deforested area that was previously occupied by a natural European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) forest. Organic layers and topsoil Ah mineral horizons (0–10 c...

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Main Authors: Antonio Girona-García, David Badía-Villas, Clara Martí
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-06-01
Series:Forests
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/9/6/343