Soil degradation and rehabilitation in humid tropical forests (Sabah, Malaysia)

Physical degradation of soil, reductions in plant growth, and increases in the frequency of wild fires are common consequences of forest operations in humid tropical forests. However, there is little available information on the interaction of plant growth, soil nutrients and microbial properties, especially in connection with man made rehabilitation of these soils. Therefore, the objectives of the work described in this thesis were as follows. Firstly, to quantify the effect of skid tracks in a forest plantation in Sabah, Malaysia, on the soil´s physical, chemical and biological properties, a... Mehr ...