Strategies for restoring vegetation cover and improving soil quality in degraded Mediterranean environments.

SPECIAL ISSUE ON GEOMORPHOLOGY

Authors

  • Paloma Hueso González Universidad de Málaga
  • Jose Antonio Sillero Medina Universidad de Málaga
  • Mario Menjibar Romero Universidad de Málaga
  • José Damián Ruiz Sinoga Universidad de Málaga https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2303-0881

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26754/ojs_geoph/geoph.20247611393

Keywords:

Soil, Restoration, Organic Amendments, Degradation Mediterranean, Degradation, Mediterranean

Abstract

Dryland sites are facing significant challenges due to ongoing degradation processes. Incorporating organic amendments into ecosystem restoration has proven to be an effective approach for accelerating soil regeneration in these affected areas. Initiatives such as the "Experimental Erosion Measurement Network" and "Soil Recovery and Amendments on the Teatinos Campus" aim to enhance soil quality, promote water infiltration, mitigate erosion, and improve the survival rates of replanting efforts. This research explores the effectiveness of organic amendments in dryland restoration, emphasizing the influence of various types, dosages, and application methods. Key findings include: (a) the impact of amendments on soil properties is highly dependent on their origin; (b) amendments should be used at the lowest effective doses; (c) surface application ("on-top") is the most widely adopted method; and (d) the stability and maturity of the amendments are critical factors that can determine their success or failure.

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Published

2024-12-30

How to Cite

Hueso González, P., Sillero Medina, J. A. ., Menjibar Romero, M., & Ruiz Sinoga, J. D. (2024). Strategies for restoring vegetation cover and improving soil quality in degraded Mediterranean environments.: SPECIAL ISSUE ON GEOMORPHOLOGY. Geographicalia, (76), 171–176. https://doi.org/10.26754/ojs_geoph/geoph.20247611393

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