Eucalyptus Plantations Alter Microclimate, Accelerating Soil Water Evaporation and Decomposition.
The study compared the microclimate under a eucalyptus plantation and a mixed forest. The researchers found that the eucalyptus plantation had higher soil and air temperatures, as well as greater air humidity variations. The differences were most noticeable in autumn and winter. The changes in microclimate under the eucalyptus plantation could lead to increased soil water evaporation and organic matter decomposition.
