Gap formation in Danish beech (Fagus sylvatica) forests of low management intensity: soil moisture and nitrate in soil solution

• Published in: European journal of forest research Vol. 125; no. 2; pp. 139 - 150
• Main Authors: Ritter, Eva, Vesterdal, Lars
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht Springer Nature B.V 01.05.2006
• Subjects: Canopies; Field capacity; Forest management; Growing season; Moisture; Moisture content; Nitrates; Nutrient loss; Soil moisture; Soil solution; Soils; Water balance

Soil moisture content (0-90 cm depth) and nitrate-nitrogen (NO^sub 3^-N) concentrations in soil solution (90 cm depth) were monitored after gap formation (diameter 15-18 m) in three Danish beech-dominated forests on nutrient-rich till soils. NO^sub 3^-N drainage losses were estimated by the water ba...