The multidimensional impacts of plantation forests on soil health: Mechanistic insights, challenge assessment, and regulation strategies
Plantation forests, as an important land use form, play a significant role in enhancing timber supply and improving ecological environments. However, their large-scale establishment exerts profound and complex impacts on soil health. This study systematically reviews the effects and mechanisms of pl...
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| Abstract | Plantation forests, as an important land use form, play a significant role in enhancing timber supply and improving ecological environments. However, their large-scale establishment exerts profound and complex impacts on soil health. This study systematically reviews the effects and mechanisms of plantation forests on soil physicochemical properties, biological characteristics, and disease occurrence. The findings indicate that plantation forests significantly alter soil physical structure and chemical properties, including changes in soil organic matter content, nutrient dynamics, and water retention capacity, as well as notable effects on soil pH and trace element balance. In the biological dimension, plantation forests substantially affect the diversity and functional activity of soil fauna and microbial communities, influencing soil biological functions and ecosystem services. Moreover, continuous cropping obstacles and microbial community imbalances are identified as key factors contributing to frequent soil diseases, posing threats to the sustainable productivity of plantation forests. To address these challenges, this study explores integrated strategies for regulating soil health in plantation forests, such as optimizing fertilization techniques, implementing scientific management practices, and designing rational afforestation configurations. These measures aim to improve soil physicochemical properties, restore microbial balance, and alleviate continuous cropping obstacles, thereby enhancing the ecological benefits and productivity of plantation forests. |
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| AbstractList | Plantation forests, as an important land use form, play a significant role in enhancing timber supply and improving ecological environments. However, their large-scale establishment exerts profound and complex impacts on soil health. This study systematically reviews the effects and mechanisms of plantation forests on soil physicochemical properties, biological characteristics, and disease occurrence. The findings indicate that plantation forests significantly alter soil physical structure and chemical properties, including changes in soil organic matter content, nutrient dynamics, and water retention capacity, as well as notable effects on soil pH and trace element balance. In the biological dimension, plantation forests substantially affect the diversity and functional activity of soil fauna and microbial communities, influencing soil biological functions and ecosystem services. Moreover, continuous cropping obstacles and microbial community imbalances are identified as key factors contributing to frequent soil diseases, posing threats to the sustainable productivity of plantation forests. To address these challenges, this study explores integrated strategies for regulating soil health in plantation forests, such as optimizing fertilization techniques, implementing scientific management practices, and designing rational afforestation configurations. These measures aim to improve soil physicochemical properties, restore microbial balance, and alleviate continuous cropping obstacles, thereby enhancing the ecological benefits and productivity of plantation forests. |
| Author | Zhang, Lihua Liao, Xiaofeng Zhang, Lanhai Wang, Junfeng |
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World Forestry Research, 1991, 4(3), 50-56. – reference: [21] Zhang J, Zhang J, Lai Z, et al. Effects of stand density on soil nutrients and microbial communities in black locust plantations. Arid Zone Research, 2025, 42(2), 274-288. – reference: [23] Lin Q, Yan Y, Yuan C, Li et al. Soil viral community structure and functional characteristics under different regeneration methods in subtropical forests. Journal of Fujian Normal University (Natural Science Edition), 2024, 40(1), 60-68. – reference: [2] Lu X, Jiang Y. Advancements in studying the effects of climate change on forest ecosystems. Advances in Resources Research, 2023, 3(4), 151-177. – reference: [14] Wang M, Jiang Y, Zhang S, et al. Effects of tree species mixture on soil enzyme activity and carbon utilization efficiency in Pinus massoniana forests on eroded and degraded land. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation, 2024, 38(6), 264-272. – reference: [29] Huang Y, Zhang W, Gan X, et al. 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