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Reforestation of Degraded Landscapes in Micronesia

Friday, J.B.; Haase, D.L.; Estoy, R.; Manglona, J.; Talken, R. Reforestation of Degraded Landscapes in Micronesia. Land 2021, 10, 926. https://doi.org/10.3390/land10090926

Wildfires on degraded grasslands cause extensive soil erosion and cause environmental and economic damage worldwide. We conducted fertilizer, lime, and mulch trials to improve growth of trees planted in acid soils in degraded grasslands on the Micronesian islands of Guam, Rota, and Yap. Fertilizer application had no effect on height growth of Acacia auriculiformis seedlings on a Mollisol on Guam while lime application had a small but significant positive effect on height growth. Fertilizer application had a significant positive effect on height growth of Acacia confusa seedlings planted on an Oxisol on Rota but lime had no effect. Mulch application increased height growth of Swietenia macrophylla seedlings planted on an Oxisol on Yap but lime application had no effect. Collaboration between university researchers and local forestry agencies can improve reforestation success, but researchers need to consider local capabilities and local knowledge.


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Author(s): James B. Friday, Diane L. Haase, Ruddy Estoy, James Manglona, Ryan Talken

Publication: Land - 2021