Thinning, replanting and soil nematode diversity

With the deepening of research, more and more researchers pay attention to the impact of forest management practices on the underground part. The quality of soil and forests are also assessed by combining biotic and abiotic indicators such as soil nutrient status, soil nematode community changes. In this context, we investigated the changes in soil nematode communities, soil properties and understory plants in C. funebris plantations in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River after thinning-replanting practices. The aim of this study was to explore the effects of thinning-replanting practices on soil nematode communities and main mechanisms, providing a reference for scientific management of pure forest plantations.