Int. J. Fores. Env. | Volume 05, Issue 01, 201-214 | https://doi.org/10.18801/ijfee.050121.23
Article type: Research article | Received: 14.11.20; Revised: 09.05.21; First published online: 15 September, 2021.
Article type: Research article | Received: 14.11.20; Revised: 09.05.21; First published online: 15 September, 2021.
Soil properties under eight different land uses in Bandarban hill district of Bangladesh
M. M. Abdullah Al Mamun, S. B. Tanvir Ahmed Emon and Mohammed Shafiul Alam
Institute of Forestry and Environmental Sciences, University of Chittagong, Chittagong 4331, Bangladesh
✉ Corresponding author: [email protected] (Mamun, MMAA).
Institute of Forestry and Environmental Sciences, University of Chittagong, Chittagong 4331, Bangladesh
✉ Corresponding author: [email protected] (Mamun, MMAA).
Abstract
The Hill Tracts of Bangladesh has been exploited beyond its sustainable limits in the last century. Research for restoration and sustainable practices are now emphasized in this region. Studies on present soil conditions are essential as these will determine the type and intensity of inputs needed to restore and achieve sustainability. This study was conducted to assess the physical and chemical properties of soil in the Bandarban hill district under eight different land uses. Convenience sampling was done in the Ruma upazila of the district, and eight different land uses were selected as- 1. Jhum (shifting cultivation) land, 2. Turmeric cultivated area, 3. Papaya orchard, 4. Tectona grandis (Teak) plantation, 5. Banana orchard, 6. Orange orchard, 7. Natural forest and 8. Fallow land- for the collection of soil. Most of the nutrient values (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Sulfur, organic carbon) and physical soil factors (maximum water holding capacity, bulk density, porosity) were significantly (p ≤ 0.05) better in some land uses, as shown in the hierarchy of natural forest > fallow land >Banana orchard >Papaya orchard. A monoculture of Tectona grandis plantation was found significantly (p ≤ 0.05) poor in topsoil conditions. In all cases, mostly used soil showed less tendency toward sustainable production although higher nutrient availability can be found in those soils (such as application of inorganic fertilizer) but the presence of the lower amount of organic deposits implies that there is a lack of natural source of nutrients in the long run. This research can benefit both policymakers and practitioners to implement sustainable land use practices in Bandarban and the Hill Tracts of Bangladesh.
Key Words: Chittagong Hill Tracts, Land use, Soil physical properties, Soil chemical properties, Nitrogen and Organic carbon.
The Hill Tracts of Bangladesh has been exploited beyond its sustainable limits in the last century. Research for restoration and sustainable practices are now emphasized in this region. Studies on present soil conditions are essential as these will determine the type and intensity of inputs needed to restore and achieve sustainability. This study was conducted to assess the physical and chemical properties of soil in the Bandarban hill district under eight different land uses. Convenience sampling was done in the Ruma upazila of the district, and eight different land uses were selected as- 1. Jhum (shifting cultivation) land, 2. Turmeric cultivated area, 3. Papaya orchard, 4. Tectona grandis (Teak) plantation, 5. Banana orchard, 6. Orange orchard, 7. Natural forest and 8. Fallow land- for the collection of soil. Most of the nutrient values (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Sulfur, organic carbon) and physical soil factors (maximum water holding capacity, bulk density, porosity) were significantly (p ≤ 0.05) better in some land uses, as shown in the hierarchy of natural forest > fallow land >Banana orchard >Papaya orchard. A monoculture of Tectona grandis plantation was found significantly (p ≤ 0.05) poor in topsoil conditions. In all cases, mostly used soil showed less tendency toward sustainable production although higher nutrient availability can be found in those soils (such as application of inorganic fertilizer) but the presence of the lower amount of organic deposits implies that there is a lack of natural source of nutrients in the long run. This research can benefit both policymakers and practitioners to implement sustainable land use practices in Bandarban and the Hill Tracts of Bangladesh.
Key Words: Chittagong Hill Tracts, Land use, Soil physical properties, Soil chemical properties, Nitrogen and Organic carbon.
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Mamun, M. M. A. A. et al., “Soil properties under eight different land uses in Bandarban hill district of Bangladesh”. International Journal of Forestry, Ecology and Environment, 05(01) (2021): 202-214.
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Mamun, M. M. A. A., Emon, S. B. T. A. and Alam, M. S. (2021). Soil properties under eight different land uses in Bandarban hill district of Bangladesh. International Journal of Forestry, Ecology and Environment, 05(01), 202-214.
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Mamun, M. M. A. A., Emon, S. B. T. A. and Alam, M. S. “Soil properties under eight different land uses in Bandarban hill district of Bangladesh”. International Journal of Forestry, Ecology and Environment, 05(01) (2021): 202-214.
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Mamun, M. M. A. A., Emon, S. B. T. A. and Alam, M. S. 2021. Soil properties under eight different land uses in Bandarban hill district of Bangladesh. International Journal of Forestry, Ecology and Environment, 05(01), pp. 202-214.
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Mamun, MMAA, Emon, SBTA and Alam, MS. Soil properties under eight different land uses in Bandarban hill district of Bangladesh. International Journal of Forestry, Ecology and Environment, 2021 September 05(01): 202-214.
Mamun, M. M. A. A. et al., “Soil properties under eight different land uses in Bandarban hill district of Bangladesh”. International Journal of Forestry, Ecology and Environment, 05(01) (2021): 202-214.
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Mamun, M. M. A. A., Emon, S. B. T. A. and Alam, M. S. (2021). Soil properties under eight different land uses in Bandarban hill district of Bangladesh. International Journal of Forestry, Ecology and Environment, 05(01), 202-214.
Chicago
Mamun, M. M. A. A., Emon, S. B. T. A. and Alam, M. S. “Soil properties under eight different land uses in Bandarban hill district of Bangladesh”. International Journal of Forestry, Ecology and Environment, 05(01) (2021): 202-214.
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Mamun, M. M. A. A., Emon, S. B. T. A. and Alam, M. S. 2021. Soil properties under eight different land uses in Bandarban hill district of Bangladesh. International Journal of Forestry, Ecology and Environment, 05(01), pp. 202-214.
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Mamun, MMAA, Emon, SBTA and Alam, MS. Soil properties under eight different land uses in Bandarban hill district of Bangladesh. International Journal of Forestry, Ecology and Environment, 2021 September 05(01): 202-214.
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