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Effects of soil mechanical treatments combined with bramble and bracken control on the restoration of degraded understory in an ancient beech forest |
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| Authors: | Sandrine Godefroid Dennis Monbaliu Wim Massant Beatrijs Van der Aa Bruno De Vos Vincent Quivy Nico Koedam |
| Institution: | 1. Laboratory of Plant Biology and Nature Management (APNA), Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Pleinlaan 2, 1050, Brussels, Belgium 2. Institute for Forestry and Game Management (IBW), Gaverstraat 4, 9500, Geraardsbergen, Belgium 3. Département Génie Rural, Centre de Recherches Agronomiques de Gembloux (CRAGx), Chaussée de Namur 146, 5030, Gembloux, Belgium |
| Abstract: | This paper describes the ground floor vegetation that developed four years after tillage implements in an ancient beech forest in central Belgium. The purpose of this study was twofold: (1) to explore whether tillage has a lasting effect on soil compaction and soil moisture as well as on vegetation characteristics; and (2) to analyse whether two distinct tillage treatments (rotary plough vs. disc plough), combined with vegetation control when necessary, have the same effect on soil compaction, soil moisture and plant establishment. Of the 29 species recorded, 15 showed a significant recovery after soil loosening in the studied forest area. Interestingly, different tillage treatments did not have the same influence on plant establishment. Treatment effects on soil structure and/or moisture status can be considered as causing the observed growth response. |
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