The effects of CaO, CaO+MgSO₄, and CaO+MgSO₄+compound fertilizers(NPK) on soil chemical properties of acidified forest soils were studied in Quercus spp. and Panes rigida stands in Mt. Namsan and Mt. Surak in urban areas, and Kwangnung in a mounta...
The effects of CaO, CaO+MgSO₄, and CaO+MgSO₄+compound fertilizers(NPK) on soil chemical properties of acidified forest soils were studied in Quercus spp. and Panes rigida stands in Mt. Namsan and Mt. Surak in urban areas, and Kwangnung in a mountain area. The soil samples were collected in November 1995 after every year fertilization from November 1991 through April 1995. The fertilizations affected soil chemical properties. Soil pH increased after fertilizations compared with control. However, the effect was different between the stand types and the areas. Organic matter and total nitrogen content were not changed, while exchangable rations such as calcium and magnesium increased after fertilizations. However, these ration concentrations after fertilizer treatments were lower in P. rigida than in Quercus spp. stands. These rations also showed increased leaching characteristics more in the urban area than in the mountain area.