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How Farming Changes Soil Life in Former Forest Areas Over Time
Jim Crocker
14th May, 2024
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Key Findings
- In Ontario, Canada, converting forests to farms changes soil microbes and nutrient processing
- After forest-to-farm conversion, different microbes thrive, affecting carbon and nitrogen cycles
- These shifts in soil life and functions can influence the sustainability of northern agriculture
References
Main Study
1) Conversion of boreal forests to agricultural systems: soil microbial responses along a land-conversion chronosequence
Published 11th May, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1186/s40793-024-00576-3
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