Soil biological properties are good indicators for the evaluation of soil quality, introduced as
key indicators in soil health, which is in line with the nutrient cycles in terrestrial ecosystems …

Various engineering measures, such as mulching, have been applied on decommissioned
skid trails to suppress the adverse effects of overland flow and flood hazards. However, very …

Wildfire has become a major disturbance agent in Mediterranean area, with Galicia in the
north-west of Spain having the most frequent fires. In order to combat soil erosion, different …

The effect of fire severity and recurrence on the recovery of enzymatic activities (β-
glucosidase, urease, acid phosphatase) and bacterial activity was monitored. Unburned and …

Ground-based skidding operations performed with heavy machinery have drastic effects on
forest soils, which normally culminate in an increased soil bulk density and removal of the …

Background Mulching and burnt wood treatments are commonly applied to prevent the loss
of soil quality and erosion, but their effect on soil multifunctionality remains unexplored. Aims …

A degraded forest is the outcome of a degradation process that has adverse effects on
ecosystem functions and services. This phenomenon results in alterations of soil …

The aim of this work was to study the effectiveness of two post-fire emergence rehabilitation
techniques (seeding and mulching) for reducing soil erosion as well as their effects on the …

Wildfires are a major problem in Mediterranean forest ecosystems, affecting the same area
year after year. Their severity is increasing, partly due to climate change and hence, every …

Soil biota populations are good indicators for the evaluation of soil quality, which is in line
with the nutrient cycles in forest ecosystems. To the best of the authors' knowledge …