The correlation between fire and boreal forest soil degradation: a review of the effects of forest fire on soil properties
Abstract
The boreal forest has a vast area, and its types are distributed in a belt around the
polar regions. The soil types of boreal forests are also different due to different
vegetation types and climatic conditions in the boreal region. Fire is one of the common
disturbances in boreal forests, and it is also one of the methods of boreal forest
management. As we all know, fire is one of the causes of soil degradation. Therefore, the main purpose of this article is to explore the correlation between fires and soil
degradation in boreal forests by reviewing the effects of forest fires on soil properties. After research, severe fires are one of the causes of forest soil degradation. However, severe fires will cause regional degradation of some soil types in the boreal forests, and
the soil degradation of the boreal forests also depends on natural and human factors
after the fire.
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