Extending grassland age for climate change mitigation and adaptation on clay soils

G.L. Iepema; Nyncke Hoekstra; R.G.M. de Goede; J. Bloem; L. Brussaard; Nick van Eekeren

Extending grassland age for climate change mitigation and adaptation on clay soils

G.L. Iepema, Nyncke Hoekstra, R.G.M. de Goede, J. Bloem, L. Brussaard, Nick van Eekeren

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Permanent grassland soils can act as a sink for carbon and may therefore positively contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation. We compared young (5-15 years since latest grassland renewal) with old (>15 years since latest grassland renewal) permanent grassland soils in terms of carbon stock, carbon sequestration, drought tolerance and flood resistance. In old grassland soils we found a higher carbon stock (62 Mg C ha-1) than in young grassland soils (51 Mg C ha-1). The carbon sequestration rate tended to be higher (not statistically significant) in young (average 3.0 Mg C ha-1 year-1) than old (1.6 Mg C ha-1 year -1) grassland soils. Regarding potential drought tolerance, we found larger soil moisture and lower soil bulk density in old than in young grassland soils. Old grassland soils were also more resistant to heavy rainfall. We conclude that by extending grassland age on clay soil, farmers can contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation ecosystem services.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Grassland at the heart of circular and sustainable food systems
Subtitle of host publication	Proceedings of the 29th General Meeting of the European Grassland Federation
Editors	L. Delaby, R. Baumont, V. Brocard, S. Lemauviel-Lavenant, S. Plantureux, F. Vertès, J.L. Peyraud
Place of Publication	Caen
Publisher	European Grassland Federation EGF
Pages	179-181
Volume	27
ISBN (Electronic)	9782738014467
ISBN (Print)	9782738014450
Publication status	Published - 2022
Event	29th EGF General Meeting on "Grassland at the heart of circular and sustainable food systems" - Caen, France Duration: 26 Jun 2022 → 30 Jun 2022

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Conference/symposium	29th EGF General Meeting on "Grassland at the heart of circular and sustainable food systems"
Country/Territory	France
City	Caen
Period	26/06/22 → 30/06/22

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Iepema, G. L., Hoekstra, N., de Goede, R. G. M., Bloem, J., Brussaard, L., & van Eekeren, N. (2022). Extending grassland age for climate change mitigation and adaptation on clay soils. In L. Delaby, R. Baumont, V. Brocard, S. Lemauviel-Lavenant, S. Plantureux, F. Vertès, & J. L. Peyraud (Eds.), Grassland at the heart of circular and sustainable food systems: Proceedings of the 29th General Meeting of the European Grassland Federation (Vol. 27, pp. 179-181). European Grassland Federation EGF. https://www.europeangrassland.org/fileadmin/documents/Infos/Printed_Matter/Proceedings/EGF2022.pdf#page=209

Iepema, G.L. ; Hoekstra, Nyncke ; de Goede, R.G.M. et al. / Extending grassland age for climate change mitigation and adaptation on clay soils. Grassland at the heart of circular and sustainable food systems: Proceedings of the 29th General Meeting of the European Grassland Federation. editor / L. Delaby ; R. Baumont ; V. Brocard ; S. Lemauviel-Lavenant ; S. Plantureux ; F. Vertès ; J.L. Peyraud. Vol. 27 Caen : European Grassland Federation EGF, 2022. pp. 179-181

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Iepema, GL, Hoekstra, N, de Goede, RGM , Bloem, J, Brussaard, L & van Eekeren, N 2022, Extending grassland age for climate change mitigation and adaptation on clay soils. in L Delaby, R Baumont, V Brocard, S Lemauviel-Lavenant, S Plantureux, F Vertès & JL Peyraud (eds), Grassland at the heart of circular and sustainable food systems: Proceedings of the 29th General Meeting of the European Grassland Federation. vol. 27, European Grassland Federation EGF, Caen, pp. 179-181, 29th EGF General Meeting on "Grassland at the heart of circular and sustainable food systems", Caen, France, 26/06/22. <https://www.europeangrassland.org/fileadmin/documents/Infos/Printed_Matter/Proceedings/EGF2022.pdf#page=209>

Extending grassland age for climate change mitigation and adaptation on clay soils. / Iepema, G.L.; Hoekstra, Nyncke; de Goede, R.G.M. et al.
Grassland at the heart of circular and sustainable food systems: Proceedings of the 29th General Meeting of the European Grassland Federation. ed. / L. Delaby; R. Baumont; V. Brocard; S. Lemauviel-Lavenant; S. Plantureux; F. Vertès; J.L. Peyraud. Vol. 27 Caen: European Grassland Federation EGF, 2022. p. 179-181.

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Iepema GL, Hoekstra N, de Goede RGM , Bloem J, Brussaard L, van Eekeren N. Extending grassland age for climate change mitigation and adaptation on clay soils. In Delaby L, Baumont R, Brocard V, Lemauviel-Lavenant S, Plantureux S, Vertès F, Peyraud JL, editors, Grassland at the heart of circular and sustainable food systems: Proceedings of the 29th General Meeting of the European Grassland Federation. Vol. 27. Caen: European Grassland Federation EGF. 2022. p. 179-181

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