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Anthropogenic Legacies Control Soils and Landscapes
Author(s) -
John Doe
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
csa news
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2325-3584
pISSN - 1529-9163
DOI - 10.2134/csa2018.63.0110
Subject(s) - soil water , environmental science , hydrology (agriculture) , geography , earth science , soil science , geology , geotechnical engineering
Historic charcoal hearths are relicts of historic charcoal production near former iron works in Europe and North America. These charcoal hearth remains are typically round to elliptical forms ranging in diameter from 8 to 14 m and consisting of several-decimeter-thick layers that contain charcoal fragments, ash, and burnt soil. Due to their widespread appearance in different regions of the world, charcoal hearth remains provide a unique archive of the long-term interaction between biochar, soil development, and plant growth. Pedological research on historic charcoal hearths is an emerging field that can significantly enhance our understanding of the environmental impact of historical charcoal production on soil and landscapes.