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| Title | Effects of rooting by wild boar on soil organic carbon |
| Group | Forest Ecology and Forest Management Group |
| Project type | thesis |
| Credits | 24-39 |
| Supervisor(s) | Frits Mohren |
| Examiner(s) | Frans Bongers / Jan den Ouden |
| Contact info | frits.mohren@wur.nl
https://www.wur.nl/en/Persons/Frits-prof.dr.ir.-GMJ-Frits-Mohren.htm |
| Begin date | 2020/05/01 |
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| Description | BSc thesis / MSc thesis (depending on size / depth of analysis)
Rooting activity by wild boar may lead to loss of soil organic matter and soil carbon, depending on rooting intensity and frequency. In the Netherlands, high wild boar densities on e.g. the Veluwe area lead to extensive, repeated soil disturbance, likely leading to loss of soil organic matter and hence loss of carbon and nutrients. Previous studies have shown inconclusive results but case studies indicate large effects depending on site conditions and wild boar density, as do some international studies. There is a need for compilation of literature data combined with a conceptual approach of organic matter dynamics in relation to soil disturbance to explore the possible extent of effects for different forest ecosystems. Literature study complemented with analysis of existing data. Corona proof: i.e.no field work (abroad) or intensive lab studies required Ecosystem services / Modelling/ the Netherlands / Europe/ Temperate zone/Desk study |
| Used skills | Soil science / wild boar ecology |
| Requirements | FEM-30306 Forest Ecology and Forest Management and
REG-31806 Ecological Methods I |