Integrative Research Institute THESys Transformation of
Human-Environment-Systems Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Unter den
Linden 6, 10099 Berlin, Germany
Leonardo R. Ramírez
Integrative Research Institute THESys Transformation of
Human-Environment-Systems Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Unter den
Linden 6, 10099 Berlin, Germany
Sarah Tietjen
Leibniz Institute of Vegetable and Ornamental Crops (IGZ) e.V.,
Theodor-Echtermeyer-Weg 1, 14979 Großbeeren, Germany
We analyzed intensification of Uruguayan grasslands in a country-wide survey on fertility proxies, pH and trace metals in topsoils. We observed a loss of nutrients, trace metals and organic matter in grasslands, croplands and timber plantations and accumulation in riverine forests. This raises questions about the carrying capacity of Uruguayan soils with regard to currently implemented intensification strategies and supports more conservative forms of extensive grassland management.
We analyzed intensification of Uruguayan grasslands in a country-wide survey on fertility...