Plantation forestry is an important aspect in the field of restoration ecology which has both positive and negative implications. Selection of the species based on soil condition, site compatibility and nature of the species along with its performance is an important context to explore on global basis. Present was carried out with the objective to compare the phytosociology of plantation and natural forests along with their inter-relationship with the soil attributes. The present investigation includes random sampling (quadrat study) within the permanent plot of 1 hectare to measure the structure and diversity of tree, seedling and sampling followed by litter biomass and soil. Soil sampling was done from the respective sites at variable soil depths. The four vegetation stands includes teak, Mangium, Eucalyptus plantation along with natural Sal forests. Results revealed that density values of trees, saplings and seedlings varied from 140 to 1530 individual ha−1, 50–1360 individual ha−1 and 40–300 individual ha−1. The tree, sapling and seedling basal area values were ranged from 1.280 to 80.99 m2 ha−1, 0.196–6.012 m2 ha−1 and 0.00023–0.13 m2 ha−1, respectively. Shannon index value of tree species ranged from 0.101 to 1.434 among the four study sites. Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium level of soil reflects a significant level of variation among the various sites and soil depths. The salient findings includes that the pH value of natural forest and plantation soil to be acidic as the pH value ranged between 5.55 and 6.25 for the soil depths. Organic carbon was elevated in natural forests compared to plantation sites. Iron, manganese and copper level were highest in Eucalyptus plantation than other sites. The major outcome reflects the importance of soil parameters and phytosociological considerations for restoration of soil habitat. It would also provide an insight on the site quality along with necessary information on ecosystem services by various vegetation stands. Such intensive monitoring of different vegetation stands is highly recommended to procure the benefit in terms of harvestable products, C sink and productivity of the stand. The major significance of the study is to understand and utilize the role of plantation forests in terms of harvestable products, C reserve and productivity as well as proper selection of species along with site quality can be essential for ecological sustainability.

Phytosociology and soil attributes of different vegetation stands in Chhattisgarh, India

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2025年4月20日

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Shailendra Singh Rajput,
Dhiraj Kumar Yadav,
Manoj Kumar Jhariya,
Arnab Banerjee

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Plantation forestry is an important aspect in the field of restoration ecology which has both positive and negative implications. Selection of the species based on soil condition, site compatibility and nature of the species along with its performance is an important context to explore on global basis. Present was carried out with the objective to compare the phytosociology of plantation and natural forests along with their inter-relationship with the soil attributes. The present investigation includes random sampling (quadrat study) within the permanent plot of 1 hectare to measure the structure and diversity of tree, seedling and sampling followed by litter biomass and soil. Soil sampling was done from the respective sites at variable soil depths. The four vegetation stands includes teak, Mangium, Eucalyptus plantation along with natural Sal forests. Results revealed that density values of trees, saplings and seedlings varied from 140 to 1530 individual ha⁻¹, 50–1360 individual ha⁻¹ and 40–300 individual ha⁻¹. The tree, sapling and seedling basal area values were ranged from 1.280 to 80.99 m² ha⁻¹, 0.196–6.012 m² ha⁻¹ and 0.00023–0.13 m² ha⁻¹, respectively. Shannon index value of tree species ranged from 0.101 to 1.434 among the four study sites. Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium level of soil reflects a significant level of variation among the various sites and soil depths. The salient findings includes that the pH value of natural forest and plantation soil to be acidic as the pH value ranged between 5.55 and 6.25 for the soil depths. Organic carbon was elevated in natural forests compared to plantation sites. Iron, manganese and copper level were highest in Eucalyptus plantation than other sites. The major outcome reflects the importance of soil parameters and phytosociological considerations for restoration of soil habitat. It would also provide an insight on the site quality along with necessary information on ecosystem services by various vegetation stands. Such intensive monitoring of different vegetation stands is highly recommended to procure the benefit in terms of harvestable products, C sink and productivity of the stand. The major significance of the study is to understand and utilize the role of plantation forests in terms of harvestable products, C reserve and productivity as well as proper selection of species along with site quality can be essential for ecological sustainability.