Litter as an Ecological Indicator of Forest Restoration Processes in a Dense Ombrophylous Lowland Forest
Caldeira, Marcos Vinicius Winckler Godinho, Tiago de Oliveira Moreira, Fagner Luciano Campanharo, Ítalo Favoreto Castro, Kallil Chaves Mendonça, Adriano Ribeiro de Trazzi, Paulo André
Litter as an Ecological Indicator of Forest Restoration Processes in a Dense Ombrophylous Lowland Forest
Publicação on-line; 28 ref.; 8 tables; Summary (En)
ABSTRACT
The objective of the present study was to evaluate the influence of spacing, species richness, and
sampling time on accumulated litter in forest restoration areas in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil.
The experiment was conducted under a randomized complete block design, in a subdivided plot
scheme. Six treatments were evaluated, consisting of a combination of spacing levels and species
richness. Accumulated litter samples were weighed and chemically analyzed to obtain nutrient
concentrations. The variables analyzed in the restoration process, in general, did not influence
litter biomass and nutrient concentrations. The time elapsed between restoration implantation and
data sampling for the present study may have been insufficient for the occurrence of differences
in variables evaluated. Despite the small amount of accumulated litter, it is of great importance
for soil physical protection and fertility improvement, generating conditions for the stabilization
of new forest species in the restoration area.
Keywords: restoration/reclamation/rehabilitation areas, afforestation and reforestation, forest soil, forest nutrition, ecology of forest ecosystems.
REFLORESTAMENTO
SOLO FLORESTAL
NUTRIÇÃO VEGETAL
ECOLOGIA
ECOSSISTEMA
Litter as an Ecological Indicator of Forest Restoration Processes in a Dense Ombrophylous Lowland Forest
Publicação on-line; 28 ref.; 8 tables; Summary (En)
ABSTRACT
The objective of the present study was to evaluate the influence of spacing, species richness, and
sampling time on accumulated litter in forest restoration areas in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil.
The experiment was conducted under a randomized complete block design, in a subdivided plot
scheme. Six treatments were evaluated, consisting of a combination of spacing levels and species
richness. Accumulated litter samples were weighed and chemically analyzed to obtain nutrient
concentrations. The variables analyzed in the restoration process, in general, did not influence
litter biomass and nutrient concentrations. The time elapsed between restoration implantation and
data sampling for the present study may have been insufficient for the occurrence of differences
in variables evaluated. Despite the small amount of accumulated litter, it is of great importance
for soil physical protection and fertility improvement, generating conditions for the stabilization
of new forest species in the restoration area.
Keywords: restoration/reclamation/rehabilitation areas, afforestation and reforestation, forest soil, forest nutrition, ecology of forest ecosystems.
REFLORESTAMENTO
SOLO FLORESTAL
NUTRIÇÃO VEGETAL
ECOLOGIA
ECOSSISTEMA
BINAGRI