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This study discusses penetration resistance (PR) of forested Pumice-Andosol sites. PR, a key soil property influencing root growth and elongation, exerts a substantial influence on ecological site quality and tree growth. Andosols were expected to show low PR because of their unique characteristics (low bulk density, loose soil matrix). Five sites, two undisturbed and three backfilled, were sampled. The latter result from pumice excavation and were examined to quantify potential PR alterations in the aftermath of backfilling and pumice removal. Penetrologger sampling on undisturbed sites showed mean PR not exceeding 3 MPa, a literature-based, critical threshold restricting root growth, in the upper 0.80 m, indicating conditions fostering tree rooting. Backfilled sites mostly exhibited increased (&gt; 3 MPa) PR, leading to rooting restrictions even beginning at −0.21 m. Deviations from undisturbed soils range from −15.6 to +109.3% depending on depth and age of the backfilled site. Furthermore, GIS-based data interpolation helped to identify spatial PR patterns and allowed a direct comparison before/after backfilling at one site. Statistical analysis revealed significantly altered PR after backfilling, while a concluding ANOVA provided at least significant governing factors (depth, area, clay + silt content, soil organic matter), albeit with only small effect sizes.

Penetration Resistance of Laacher See-tephra Andosols—Evaluating Rooting Conditions of Undisturbed and Excavated Forest Soils in SW-Germany