IMPACT OF FOREST HARVESTING AND REPLANTING

The study monitored the change in biomass and shift of nutrient status before and after harvesting the natural forest, followed by burning and replanting. It concluded that burning should be avoided to reduce nutrient loss and ensure better plantation growth. The loss of inorganic nutrients by harve...

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Published in:Journal of tropical forest science 1991-03, Vol.3 (3), p.251-284
Main Authors: Sim, B. L., Nykvist, N.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biomass
Biomass burning
Branches
Forest soils
Leaves
Tree felling
Trees
Tropical forests
Tropical rain forests
Watersheds
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Summary:The study monitored the change in biomass and shift of nutrient status before and after harvesting the natural forest, followed by burning and replanting. It concluded that burning should be avoided to reduce nutrient loss and ensure better plantation growth. The loss of inorganic nutrients by harvesting different fractions of the tree biomass is discussed in relation to the losses from burning and leaching.
ISSN:0128-1283