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Physical Properties of Forest Soils

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Physical properties of forest soils develop under natural conditions by the influence of permanent vegetation over a long period of time. Physical properties of forest soils may be almost permanent properties unless modified by harvesting operations, shifting cultivation, and forest fires . Important physical properties of forest soils include texture, structure, porosity , density, aeration, temperature, water retention, and movement. The physical properties of forest soils affect every aspect of soil fertility and productivity . Soil physical properties determine the ease of root penetration, the availability of water and the ease of water absorption by plants, the amount of oxygen and other gases in the soil, and the degree to which water moves both laterally and vertically through the soil. Soil physical properties also influence the natural distribution of forest tree species, growth, and forest biomass production. However, soil physical properties are largely controlled by the size, distribution, and arrangement of soil particles.

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