Forest Soil Organic Matter and Biogeochemical Cycle
A special issue of Forests (ISSN 1999-4907). This special issue belongs to the section "Forest Soil".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 March 2025 | Viewed by 487
Special Issue Editors
Interests: terrestrial biogeochemical cycles; carbon dynamics; climate change mitigation
Interests: climate change impacts; biogeochemical cycles; forest ecosystem modelling
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2. International Information Department of the Institute of Applied Mathematics and Fundamental Sciences, Lviv Polytechnic National University, 12 Bandera Str., 79013 Lviv, Ukraine
Interests: mathematical modeling; climate change impacts; forest ecosystem model
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue delves into the pivotal role of soil organic matter (SOM) within forest ecosystems, emphasizing its significance in nutrient dynamics, carbon storage, and overall ecosystem sustainability. Forest soils, as substantial reservoirs of organic carbon, are integral to the global carbon cycle. This collection of articles explores the multifaceted aspects of SOM, from its formation and decomposition to its interactions with minerals and soil biota. Moreover, this Special Issue broadens its scope to include the impacts of climate change, land-use alterations, and forestry practices on SOM. It also covers the modeling of entire terrestrial ecosystems, reflecting on how these systems are simulated to predict changes in forest dynamics and carbon sequestration under different environmental scenarios. Highlighting microbial and enzymatic processes, this Special Issue offers insights into the mechanisms driving SOM turnover and nutrient availability. Contributions from various geographic regions and forest types provide a comprehensive view of forest soil biogeochemistry, aiming to inform sustainable management and conservation strategies.
Dr. Mahdi (Andrè) Nakhavali
Dr. Daniela Dalmonech
Dr. Mykola Gusti
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- soil organic matter
- biogeochemical cycles
- carbon sequestration
- forest ecosystems
- nutrient cycling
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