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Anita Kwartnik-pruc - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Recovery in soil cover and vegetation structure after ancient landslide in mountain fens under Caltho-Alnetum community and response of soil microarthropods (Hexapoda: Collembola) to natural Restoration Process
Journal of Soils and Sediments, 2020Co-Authors: Paweł Nicia, Romualda Bejger, Maria Sterzyńska, Paweł Zadrożny, Piotr Parzych, Agnieszka Bieda, Anita Kwartnik-prucAbstract:Purpose The objective of this study was to determine the long-term environmental changes induced by ancient landslide in the mountain fen. Attempts were made to demonstrate the progress of the soil cover Restoration Process about 200 years after the landslides and associated with changes in vegetation and soil microarthropod biodiversity and occurrence pattern associated with the Restoration of soil cover. Material and methods The study covered mountain fen of the Caltho-Alnetum in the Babiogórski National Park in Outer Flysch Carpathians, Poland, where ancient landslide deposits are causing disturbance in fen hydrologic regime and over time related to various rate of fen area natural Restoration Processes. The drill test has been used to assess changes in layering and thickness of the fen soils. The following soil parameters, such as pH and total organic carbon content, were determined at each distinguish layer. The diversity and distribution pattern of soil microarthropods, represented by Collembola, was examined in two parts of the fen: restored and not-restored. The soil parameters, such as pH, electrical conductivity, total exchangeable base, total organic carbon, and nitrogen content, were determined in the soil samples simultaneously. The assessment of the vegetation structure recovery within studied mountain fen after landslide was referred to average parameters of the community completed for other natural mountain fens under the Caltho-Alnetum community. The research results were statistically verified. Results and discussion The test drillings showed that landslides change soil layering, site-specific soil properties of mountain fen such as chemistry (the statistically significant differences were noted only in the case of total organic carbon content), vegetation structure, and soil microarthropod communities. By changing site-specific conditions, landslides influence on the biodiversity and peatland ecosystems functioning. Conclusion Our results clearly demonstrate that the landslide itself initiated a complex and lengthy Process of changes in biological aspects of peatlands including the biodiversity of the underground fauna and plant community. Soil microarthropod communities represented by Collembola can be used as a good indicator of mountain fen Restoration Process.
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Recovery in soil cover and vegetation structure after ancient landslide in mountain fens under Caltho-Alnetum community and response of soil microarthropods (Hexapoda: Collembola) to natural Restoration Process
Journal of Soils and Sediments, 2019Co-Authors: Paweł Nicia, Romualda Bejger, Maria Sterzyńska, Paweł Zadrożny, Piotr Parzych, Agnieszka Bieda, Anita Kwartnik-prucAbstract:PURPOSE: The objective of this study was to determine the long-term environmental changes induced by ancient landslide in the mountain fen. Attempts were made to demonstrate the progress of the soil cover Restoration Process about 200 years after the landslides and associated with changes in vegetation and soil microarthropod biodiversity and occurrence pattern associated with the Restoration of soil cover. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The study covered mountain fen of the Caltho-Alnetum in the Babiogorski National Park in Outer Flysch Carpathians, Poland, where ancient landslide deposits are causing disturbance in fen hydrologic regime and over time related to various rate of fen area natural Restoration Processes. The drill test has been used to assess changes in layering and thickness of the fen soils. The following soil parameters, such as pH and total organic carbon content, were determined at each distinguish layer. The diversity and distribution pattern of soil microarthropods, represented by Collembola, was examined in two parts of the fen: restored and not-restored. The soil parameters, such as pH, electrical conductivity, total exchangeable base, total organic carbon, and nitrogen content, were determined in the soil samples simultaneously. The assessment of the vegetation structure recovery within studied mountain fen after landslide was referred to average parameters of the community completed for other natural mountain fens under the Caltho-Alnetum community. The research results were statistically verified. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: The test drillings showed that landslides change soil layering, site-specific soil properties of mountain fen such as chemistry (the statistically significant differences were noted only in the case of total organic carbon content), vegetation structure, and soil microarthropod communities. By changing site-specific conditions, landslides influence on the biodiversity and peatland ecosystems functioning. CONCLUSION: Our results clearly demonstrate that the landslide itself initiated a complex and lengthy Process of changes in biological aspects of peatlands including the biodiversity of the underground fauna and plant community. Soil microarthropod communities represented by Collembola can be used as a good indicator of mountain fen Restoration Process.
Paweł Nicia - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Recovery in soil cover and vegetation structure after ancient landslide in mountain fens under Caltho-Alnetum community and response of soil microarthropods (Hexapoda: Collembola) to natural Restoration Process
Journal of Soils and Sediments, 2020Co-Authors: Paweł Nicia, Romualda Bejger, Maria Sterzyńska, Paweł Zadrożny, Piotr Parzych, Agnieszka Bieda, Anita Kwartnik-prucAbstract:Purpose The objective of this study was to determine the long-term environmental changes induced by ancient landslide in the mountain fen. Attempts were made to demonstrate the progress of the soil cover Restoration Process about 200 years after the landslides and associated with changes in vegetation and soil microarthropod biodiversity and occurrence pattern associated with the Restoration of soil cover. Material and methods The study covered mountain fen of the Caltho-Alnetum in the Babiogórski National Park in Outer Flysch Carpathians, Poland, where ancient landslide deposits are causing disturbance in fen hydrologic regime and over time related to various rate of fen area natural Restoration Processes. The drill test has been used to assess changes in layering and thickness of the fen soils. The following soil parameters, such as pH and total organic carbon content, were determined at each distinguish layer. The diversity and distribution pattern of soil microarthropods, represented by Collembola, was examined in two parts of the fen: restored and not-restored. The soil parameters, such as pH, electrical conductivity, total exchangeable base, total organic carbon, and nitrogen content, were determined in the soil samples simultaneously. The assessment of the vegetation structure recovery within studied mountain fen after landslide was referred to average parameters of the community completed for other natural mountain fens under the Caltho-Alnetum community. The research results were statistically verified. Results and discussion The test drillings showed that landslides change soil layering, site-specific soil properties of mountain fen such as chemistry (the statistically significant differences were noted only in the case of total organic carbon content), vegetation structure, and soil microarthropod communities. By changing site-specific conditions, landslides influence on the biodiversity and peatland ecosystems functioning. Conclusion Our results clearly demonstrate that the landslide itself initiated a complex and lengthy Process of changes in biological aspects of peatlands including the biodiversity of the underground fauna and plant community. Soil microarthropod communities represented by Collembola can be used as a good indicator of mountain fen Restoration Process.
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Recovery in soil cover and vegetation structure after ancient landslide in mountain fens under Caltho-Alnetum community and response of soil microarthropods (Hexapoda: Collembola) to natural Restoration Process
Journal of Soils and Sediments, 2019Co-Authors: Paweł Nicia, Romualda Bejger, Maria Sterzyńska, Paweł Zadrożny, Piotr Parzych, Agnieszka Bieda, Anita Kwartnik-prucAbstract:PURPOSE: The objective of this study was to determine the long-term environmental changes induced by ancient landslide in the mountain fen. Attempts were made to demonstrate the progress of the soil cover Restoration Process about 200 years after the landslides and associated with changes in vegetation and soil microarthropod biodiversity and occurrence pattern associated with the Restoration of soil cover. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The study covered mountain fen of the Caltho-Alnetum in the Babiogorski National Park in Outer Flysch Carpathians, Poland, where ancient landslide deposits are causing disturbance in fen hydrologic regime and over time related to various rate of fen area natural Restoration Processes. The drill test has been used to assess changes in layering and thickness of the fen soils. The following soil parameters, such as pH and total organic carbon content, were determined at each distinguish layer. The diversity and distribution pattern of soil microarthropods, represented by Collembola, was examined in two parts of the fen: restored and not-restored. The soil parameters, such as pH, electrical conductivity, total exchangeable base, total organic carbon, and nitrogen content, were determined in the soil samples simultaneously. The assessment of the vegetation structure recovery within studied mountain fen after landslide was referred to average parameters of the community completed for other natural mountain fens under the Caltho-Alnetum community. The research results were statistically verified. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: The test drillings showed that landslides change soil layering, site-specific soil properties of mountain fen such as chemistry (the statistically significant differences were noted only in the case of total organic carbon content), vegetation structure, and soil microarthropod communities. By changing site-specific conditions, landslides influence on the biodiversity and peatland ecosystems functioning. CONCLUSION: Our results clearly demonstrate that the landslide itself initiated a complex and lengthy Process of changes in biological aspects of peatlands including the biodiversity of the underground fauna and plant community. Soil microarthropod communities represented by Collembola can be used as a good indicator of mountain fen Restoration Process.
Xuguang Tang - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Changes in species diversity and above-ground biomass of shrubland over long-term natural Restoration Process in the Taihang Mountain in North China
Plant Soil and Environment, 2018Co-Authors: Wanjun Zhang, Fang Qu, Xuguang TangAbstract:In order to restore the impaired forest ecosystem in China, great efforts including the banning of the animal graz ing and cutting woods for fuel, and implementation of the ‘Grain for Green’ program have been made by the central and local government of China. The objective of this research was to investigate the changes in above-ground biomass and species diversity after 22 years of vegetation recovery efforts in the lower Taihang Mountain of China. The results indicated that over the natural Restoration Process shrubs became the dominant species in 2008, while herbs were the dominant species back in 1986. Community coverage, height and above-ground biomass showed significant increases in 2008 compared to 1986. Shrubs showed significant increases in coverage, height, and aboveground biomass, whereas herbs significantly increased in height, but decreased in above-ground biomass. Over the 22-year natural Restoration Process, the species richness index and the Shannon-Wiener’s index had been signifi cantly decreased, whereas the Simpson’s predominance index and the Pielou’s evenness index had been significantly increased. Long-term vegetation recovery efforts improved the impaired forest ecosystem in lower Taihang Moun tain to some extent: significant increases in both community coverage and above-ground biomass. The significant increase in community coverage can reduce the soil loss by wind and water erosion, and increase in the aboveground biomass will improve the soil chemical properties and physical structure. A comprehensive assessment of the success of vegetation recovery should include the evaluation of the changes in ecological Process such as soil biological activities in the future research.
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changes in vegetation environment relationships over long term natural Restoration Process in middle taihang mountain of north china
Ecological Engineering, 2012Co-Authors: Wanjun Zhang, Fan Yang, Xia Zhou, Fang Qu, Shiqi Lian, Chunlong Wang, Xuguang TangAbstract:Abstract Understanding relationships between vegetation and environmental variables is very important for ecosystem Restoration and management efforts in middle Taihang Mountain of North China, However, information on how environment factors influence the long-term natural Restoration Process is lacking. The objective of this research is to identity controlling environmental variables over natural Restoration Process in middle Taihang Mountain of North China using multivariate techniques of detrended correspondence analysis (DCA) and redundancy analysis (RDA). Vegetation and soil surveys were performed in 144 permanent sampling plots in Niujiazhuang Catchment in 1986 and 2008. Vegetation variables include shrub height, shrub coverage, shrub biomass, herb height, herb coverage, herb biomass, species richness ( S ), Shannon–Wiener's ( H ), Simpson's predominance index ( D ), and evenness index ( J sw ). Topographic variables include elevation, slope, slope position, and slope aspect. Soil variables include soil thickness, humus thickness, rock content, soil organic matter, and total N, P, and K. Results indicate that the most important factors that influence the composition of vegetation assemblages (diversity, distribution and above-ground biomass) were total K in 1986 and total P in 2008. Also, the results suggest significant correlations among vegetation variables, soil nutrient contents, and topographic variables. For example, total N, P, and K were positively correlated with soil organic matter significantly. Relationships between vegetation and environmental variables over long-term natural Restoration provide some valuable implications for regional ecological Restoration and land management. To restore the degraded ecosystems, maintain the diversity and structure of ecosystems in middle Taihang Mountain, we should consider the co-evolution of both vegetation and soil, and also natural succession sequence.
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Changes in vegetation–environment relationships over long-term natural Restoration Process in Middle Taihang Mountain of North China
Ecological Engineering, 2012Co-Authors: Wanjun Zhang, Fan Yang, Xia Zhou, Fang Qu, Shiqi Lian, Chunlong Wang, Xuguang TangAbstract:Abstract Understanding relationships between vegetation and environmental variables is very important for ecosystem Restoration and management efforts in middle Taihang Mountain of North China, However, information on how environment factors influence the long-term natural Restoration Process is lacking. The objective of this research is to identity controlling environmental variables over natural Restoration Process in middle Taihang Mountain of North China using multivariate techniques of detrended correspondence analysis (DCA) and redundancy analysis (RDA). Vegetation and soil surveys were performed in 144 permanent sampling plots in Niujiazhuang Catchment in 1986 and 2008. Vegetation variables include shrub height, shrub coverage, shrub biomass, herb height, herb coverage, herb biomass, species richness ( S ), Shannon–Wiener's ( H ), Simpson's predominance index ( D ), and evenness index ( J sw ). Topographic variables include elevation, slope, slope position, and slope aspect. Soil variables include soil thickness, humus thickness, rock content, soil organic matter, and total N, P, and K. Results indicate that the most important factors that influence the composition of vegetation assemblages (diversity, distribution and above-ground biomass) were total K in 1986 and total P in 2008. Also, the results suggest significant correlations among vegetation variables, soil nutrient contents, and topographic variables. For example, total N, P, and K were positively correlated with soil organic matter significantly. Relationships between vegetation and environmental variables over long-term natural Restoration provide some valuable implications for regional ecological Restoration and land management. To restore the degraded ecosystems, maintain the diversity and structure of ecosystems in middle Taihang Mountain, we should consider the co-evolution of both vegetation and soil, and also natural succession sequence.
Maria Sterzyńska - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Recovery in soil cover and vegetation structure after ancient landslide in mountain fens under Caltho-Alnetum community and response of soil microarthropods (Hexapoda: Collembola) to natural Restoration Process
Journal of Soils and Sediments, 2020Co-Authors: Paweł Nicia, Romualda Bejger, Maria Sterzyńska, Paweł Zadrożny, Piotr Parzych, Agnieszka Bieda, Anita Kwartnik-prucAbstract:Purpose The objective of this study was to determine the long-term environmental changes induced by ancient landslide in the mountain fen. Attempts were made to demonstrate the progress of the soil cover Restoration Process about 200 years after the landslides and associated with changes in vegetation and soil microarthropod biodiversity and occurrence pattern associated with the Restoration of soil cover. Material and methods The study covered mountain fen of the Caltho-Alnetum in the Babiogórski National Park in Outer Flysch Carpathians, Poland, where ancient landslide deposits are causing disturbance in fen hydrologic regime and over time related to various rate of fen area natural Restoration Processes. The drill test has been used to assess changes in layering and thickness of the fen soils. The following soil parameters, such as pH and total organic carbon content, were determined at each distinguish layer. The diversity and distribution pattern of soil microarthropods, represented by Collembola, was examined in two parts of the fen: restored and not-restored. The soil parameters, such as pH, electrical conductivity, total exchangeable base, total organic carbon, and nitrogen content, were determined in the soil samples simultaneously. The assessment of the vegetation structure recovery within studied mountain fen after landslide was referred to average parameters of the community completed for other natural mountain fens under the Caltho-Alnetum community. The research results were statistically verified. Results and discussion The test drillings showed that landslides change soil layering, site-specific soil properties of mountain fen such as chemistry (the statistically significant differences were noted only in the case of total organic carbon content), vegetation structure, and soil microarthropod communities. By changing site-specific conditions, landslides influence on the biodiversity and peatland ecosystems functioning. Conclusion Our results clearly demonstrate that the landslide itself initiated a complex and lengthy Process of changes in biological aspects of peatlands including the biodiversity of the underground fauna and plant community. Soil microarthropod communities represented by Collembola can be used as a good indicator of mountain fen Restoration Process.
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Recovery in soil cover and vegetation structure after ancient landslide in mountain fens under Caltho-Alnetum community and response of soil microarthropods (Hexapoda: Collembola) to natural Restoration Process
Journal of Soils and Sediments, 2019Co-Authors: Paweł Nicia, Romualda Bejger, Maria Sterzyńska, Paweł Zadrożny, Piotr Parzych, Agnieszka Bieda, Anita Kwartnik-prucAbstract:PURPOSE: The objective of this study was to determine the long-term environmental changes induced by ancient landslide in the mountain fen. Attempts were made to demonstrate the progress of the soil cover Restoration Process about 200 years after the landslides and associated with changes in vegetation and soil microarthropod biodiversity and occurrence pattern associated with the Restoration of soil cover. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The study covered mountain fen of the Caltho-Alnetum in the Babiogorski National Park in Outer Flysch Carpathians, Poland, where ancient landslide deposits are causing disturbance in fen hydrologic regime and over time related to various rate of fen area natural Restoration Processes. The drill test has been used to assess changes in layering and thickness of the fen soils. The following soil parameters, such as pH and total organic carbon content, were determined at each distinguish layer. The diversity and distribution pattern of soil microarthropods, represented by Collembola, was examined in two parts of the fen: restored and not-restored. The soil parameters, such as pH, electrical conductivity, total exchangeable base, total organic carbon, and nitrogen content, were determined in the soil samples simultaneously. The assessment of the vegetation structure recovery within studied mountain fen after landslide was referred to average parameters of the community completed for other natural mountain fens under the Caltho-Alnetum community. The research results were statistically verified. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: The test drillings showed that landslides change soil layering, site-specific soil properties of mountain fen such as chemistry (the statistically significant differences were noted only in the case of total organic carbon content), vegetation structure, and soil microarthropod communities. By changing site-specific conditions, landslides influence on the biodiversity and peatland ecosystems functioning. CONCLUSION: Our results clearly demonstrate that the landslide itself initiated a complex and lengthy Process of changes in biological aspects of peatlands including the biodiversity of the underground fauna and plant community. Soil microarthropod communities represented by Collembola can be used as a good indicator of mountain fen Restoration Process.
Agnieszka Bieda - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Recovery in soil cover and vegetation structure after ancient landslide in mountain fens under Caltho-Alnetum community and response of soil microarthropods (Hexapoda: Collembola) to natural Restoration Process
Journal of Soils and Sediments, 2020Co-Authors: Paweł Nicia, Romualda Bejger, Maria Sterzyńska, Paweł Zadrożny, Piotr Parzych, Agnieszka Bieda, Anita Kwartnik-prucAbstract:Purpose The objective of this study was to determine the long-term environmental changes induced by ancient landslide in the mountain fen. Attempts were made to demonstrate the progress of the soil cover Restoration Process about 200 years after the landslides and associated with changes in vegetation and soil microarthropod biodiversity and occurrence pattern associated with the Restoration of soil cover. Material and methods The study covered mountain fen of the Caltho-Alnetum in the Babiogórski National Park in Outer Flysch Carpathians, Poland, where ancient landslide deposits are causing disturbance in fen hydrologic regime and over time related to various rate of fen area natural Restoration Processes. The drill test has been used to assess changes in layering and thickness of the fen soils. The following soil parameters, such as pH and total organic carbon content, were determined at each distinguish layer. The diversity and distribution pattern of soil microarthropods, represented by Collembola, was examined in two parts of the fen: restored and not-restored. The soil parameters, such as pH, electrical conductivity, total exchangeable base, total organic carbon, and nitrogen content, were determined in the soil samples simultaneously. The assessment of the vegetation structure recovery within studied mountain fen after landslide was referred to average parameters of the community completed for other natural mountain fens under the Caltho-Alnetum community. The research results were statistically verified. Results and discussion The test drillings showed that landslides change soil layering, site-specific soil properties of mountain fen such as chemistry (the statistically significant differences were noted only in the case of total organic carbon content), vegetation structure, and soil microarthropod communities. By changing site-specific conditions, landslides influence on the biodiversity and peatland ecosystems functioning. Conclusion Our results clearly demonstrate that the landslide itself initiated a complex and lengthy Process of changes in biological aspects of peatlands including the biodiversity of the underground fauna and plant community. Soil microarthropod communities represented by Collembola can be used as a good indicator of mountain fen Restoration Process.
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Recovery in soil cover and vegetation structure after ancient landslide in mountain fens under Caltho-Alnetum community and response of soil microarthropods (Hexapoda: Collembola) to natural Restoration Process
Journal of Soils and Sediments, 2019Co-Authors: Paweł Nicia, Romualda Bejger, Maria Sterzyńska, Paweł Zadrożny, Piotr Parzych, Agnieszka Bieda, Anita Kwartnik-prucAbstract:PURPOSE: The objective of this study was to determine the long-term environmental changes induced by ancient landslide in the mountain fen. Attempts were made to demonstrate the progress of the soil cover Restoration Process about 200 years after the landslides and associated with changes in vegetation and soil microarthropod biodiversity and occurrence pattern associated with the Restoration of soil cover. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The study covered mountain fen of the Caltho-Alnetum in the Babiogorski National Park in Outer Flysch Carpathians, Poland, where ancient landslide deposits are causing disturbance in fen hydrologic regime and over time related to various rate of fen area natural Restoration Processes. The drill test has been used to assess changes in layering and thickness of the fen soils. The following soil parameters, such as pH and total organic carbon content, were determined at each distinguish layer. The diversity and distribution pattern of soil microarthropods, represented by Collembola, was examined in two parts of the fen: restored and not-restored. The soil parameters, such as pH, electrical conductivity, total exchangeable base, total organic carbon, and nitrogen content, were determined in the soil samples simultaneously. The assessment of the vegetation structure recovery within studied mountain fen after landslide was referred to average parameters of the community completed for other natural mountain fens under the Caltho-Alnetum community. The research results were statistically verified. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: The test drillings showed that landslides change soil layering, site-specific soil properties of mountain fen such as chemistry (the statistically significant differences were noted only in the case of total organic carbon content), vegetation structure, and soil microarthropod communities. By changing site-specific conditions, landslides influence on the biodiversity and peatland ecosystems functioning. CONCLUSION: Our results clearly demonstrate that the landslide itself initiated a complex and lengthy Process of changes in biological aspects of peatlands including the biodiversity of the underground fauna and plant community. Soil microarthropod communities represented by Collembola can be used as a good indicator of mountain fen Restoration Process.
