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Importance of Land-Use History For Nutrient Cycling in Central European Forests

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Responses of Forest Ecosystems to Environmental Changes

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This paper Focuses on the factors other than deposition controlling nutrient cycling and their implications in nutritional problems. The discussion is based on results from the ARINUS experimental watershed areas in the Black Forest/SW Germany. Sites are stocked with pure stands of Norway spruce. Even though rates of atmospheric N deposition are similar and low as compared to other forests in Central Europe, N cycling and leaching differs considerably between sites according to differences in land-use history. The change from deciduous to coniferous tree species and the introduction of not-site-adapted spruce provenances can explain needle yellowing caused by severe Mg deficiency. Internal proton generation clearly exceeds the external load. The role of present N deposition, as well as the viability and potential risks of liming and/or fertilization are discussed. Future silviculture should favor natural deep-rooting tree species in order to improve ecosystem stability.

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Feger, K.H. (1992). Importance of Land-Use History For Nutrient Cycling in Central European Forests. In: Teller, A., Mathy, P., Jeffers, J.N.R. (eds) Responses of Forest Ecosystems to Environmental Changes. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-2866-7_45

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