Using biological indicators to assess the health of forest soils
摘要
One third of the Earth’s land surface is covered by forests (Xing et al., 2023). The health of forest ecosystems is vital for sustaining essential ecological services such as biodiversity, clean water, soil conservation, timber production, and carbon sequestration (von Wilpert, 2022). Forest soils typically display a highly differentiated, hierarchical structure, characterized by high porosity, biological activity, and chemical reactivity. However, these soils are susceptible to environmental changes and management practices (von Wilpert, 2022). Comprehensively and accurately assessing forest soil health has not only become a crucial foundation for the sustainable development of forests but also presents a significant challenge.