Changes in Soil Properties of Forests Rooted by Wild Boar
Lacki MJ and Lancia RA. 1983. Changes in Soil Properties of Forests Rooted by Wild Boar
Analysis of the chemical properties of soils subjected to varying degrees of wild boar rootings indicated that the process led to an increase in soil organic matter, cation exchange capacity, and acidity. Base saturation declined. In the future, affected areas may see a faster nutrient uptake by vegetation, or the health and vigor of the plants may decline from the ultimate loss of nutrients.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Lacki, Michael; Lancia, Richard
- Date of Issue
- 1983
- Units
- GRSM
- Keywords
- Animal Studies, Behavior (Rooting), Great Smoky Mountains National Park NC TN, Impacts, Soils, Wild Hog (Sus scrofa)