Article
Effect of wildfires on soil respiration in three typical Mediterranean forest ecosystems in Madrid, Spain
Plant and Soil
(2013)
Abstract
Mediterranean forests are vulnerable to numerous threats including wildfires due to a combination of climatic factors and increased urbanization. In addition, increased temperatures and summer drought lead to increased risk of forest fires as a result of climate change. This may have important consequences for C dynamics and balance in these ecosystems. Soil respiration was measured over 2 successive years in Holm oak (Quercus ilex subsp. ballota; Qi); Pyrenean Oak (Quercus pyrenaica Willd; Qp); and Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.; Ps) forest stands located in the area surrounding Madrid (Spain), to assess the long term effects of wildfires on C efflux from the soil, soil properties, and the role of soil temperature and soil moisture in the variation of soil respiration.
Disciplines
Publication Date
2013
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-012-1576-x
Citation Information
Helga Van Miegroet. "Effect of wildfires on soil respiration in three typical Mediterranean forest ecosystems in Madrid, Spain" Plant and Soil Vol. 369 Iss. 1-2 (2013) p. 403 - 420 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/helga_vanmiegroet/178/