@incollection{RollandGerkeBiemeltetal., author = {Rolland, Wolfgang and Gerke, Horst H. and Biemelt, Detlef and Schaaf, Wolfgang and K{\"u}gler, R. and K{\"u}gler, Marcus}, title = {Zusammenschau Transportprozesse}, language = {de} } @misc{SchaafZech, author = {Schaaf, Wolfgang and Zech, Wolfgang}, title = {D{\"u}ngung mit gebranntem Magnesit und Magnesiumhydroxid zur Standortmelioration in einem stark gesch{\"a}digten Fichten{\"o}kosystem}, language = {de} } @misc{SchaafZech, author = {Schaaf, Wolfgang and Zech, Wolfgang}, title = {Element turnover in a heavily damaged Norway spruce ecosystem influenced by N deposition}, pages = {277 -- 285}, language = {en} } @incollection{SchaafZech, author = {Schaaf, Wolfgang and Zech, Wolfgang}, title = {Effects of calcined magnesite, magnesium hydroxide and "Geosan" on soil properties in declining Norway spruce stands (NE Bavaria)}, pages = {8}, language = {en} } @incollection{KaupenjohannSchaafZech, author = {Kaupenjohann, Martin and Schaaf, Wolfgang and Zech, Wolfgang}, title = {Decline of Norway spruce in NE-Bavaria, FRG}, series = {Responses of forest ecosystems to environmental changes, proceedings of the First European Symposium on Terrestrial Ecosystems: Forests and Woodlands, held at Florence, Italy, 20 - 24 May 1991}, booktitle = {Responses of forest ecosystems to environmental changes, proceedings of the First European Symposium on Terrestrial Ecosystems: Forests and Woodlands, held at Florence, Italy, 20 - 24 May 1991}, editor = {Teller, Anne}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {London}, isbn = {1-85166-878-0}, pages = {586 -- 587}, language = {en} } @misc{FischerVesteSchaafetal., author = {Fischer, Thomas and Veste, Maik and Schaaf, Wolfgang and D{\"u}mig, Alexander and K{\"o}gel-Knabner, Ingrid and Wiehe, Wolfgang and Bens, Oliver and H{\"u}ttl, Reinhard F.}, title = {Initial pedogenesis in a topsoil crust 3 years after construction of an artificial water catchment in Brandenburg, NE Germany}, series = {Biogeochemistry}, volume = {101}, journal = {Biogeochemistry}, number = {1-3}, issn = {1573-515X}, doi = {10.1007/s10533-010-9464-z}, pages = {165 -- 176}, abstract = {Cyanobacteria and green algae present in biological soil crusts are able to colonize mineral substrates even under extreme environmental conditions. As pioneer organisms, they play a key role during the first phases of habitat colonization. A characteristic crust was sampled 3 years after installation of the artificial water catchment "Chicken creek", thus representing an early successional stage of ecosystem development. Mean annual rainfall and temperature were 559 mm and 9.3°C, respectively. We combined scanning electron microscopy (SEM/EDX) and infrared (FTIR) microscopy to study the contact zone of algal and cyanobacterial mucilage with soil minerals in an undisturbed biological soil crust and in the subjacent sandy substrate. The crust was characterized by an approximately 50 μm thick surface layer, where microorganisms resided and where mineral deposition was trapped, and by an approximately 2.5 mm thick lower crust where mineral particles were stabilized by organo-mineral structures. SEM/EDX microscopy was used to determine the spatial distribution of elements, organic compounds and minerals were identified using FTIR microscopy and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The concentration of organic carbon in the crust was about twice as much as in the parent material. Depletion of Fe, Al and Mn in the lower crust and in the subjacent 5 mm compared to the geological substrate was observed. This could be interpreted as the initial phase of podzolization. Existence of bridging structures between mineral particles of the lower crust, containing phyllosilicates, Fe compounds and organic matter (OM), may indicate the formation of organo-mineral associations. pH decreased from 8.1 in the original substrate to 5.1 on the crust surface 3 years after construction, pointing to rapid weathering of carbonates. Weathering of silicates could not be detected.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{BiemeltSchaafKnoche, author = {Biemelt, Detlef and Schaaf, Wolfgang and Knoche, Dirk}, title = {Stoff- und Wasserhaushalt von Kippenstandorten im Lausitzer Braunkohlerevier}, series = {Vortragsband des 4. GBL-Kolloquiums vom 26. - 28. November 1997 in Cottbus, Ergebnisse und Empfehlungen}, booktitle = {Vortragsband des 4. GBL-Kolloquiums vom 26. - 28. November 1997 in Cottbus, Ergebnisse und Empfehlungen}, publisher = {Schweizerbart}, address = {Stuttgart}, isbn = {3-510-95822-5}, pages = {122 -- 125}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{PohleHuSchaafetal., author = {Pohle, Ina and Hu, Yuzhu and Schaaf, Wolfgang and Gerwin, Werner and Maurer, Thomas and Hinz, Christoph}, title = {Hydrogeochemische Signaturen der Einzugsgebietsentwicklung - die Rolle der Calcium- und Sulfatfreisetzung im H{\"u}hnerwassereinzugsgebiet}, series = {Abstract-Sammlung zu Posterbeitr{\"a}gen, eingereicht zum Tag der Hydrologie in Trier 2017, 23. 03. - 24. 03. 2017}, booktitle = {Abstract-Sammlung zu Posterbeitr{\"a}gen, eingereicht zum Tag der Hydrologie in Trier 2017, 23. 03. - 24. 03. 2017}, pages = {S. 5}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{HinzSchaafGerwinetal., author = {Hinz, Christoph and Schaaf, Wolfgang and Gerwin, Werner and Pohle, Ina}, title = {Entwicklung eines transienten hydrologischen Systems: Zustands{\"a}nderungen des k{\"u}nstlichen Einzugsgebiets H{\"u}hnerwasser}, series = {Abstract-Sammlung zu Posterbeitr{\"a}gen, eingereicht zum Tag der Hydrologie in Trier 2017, 23. 03. - 24. 03. 2017}, booktitle = {Abstract-Sammlung zu Posterbeitr{\"a}gen, eingereicht zum Tag der Hydrologie in Trier 2017, 23. 03. - 24. 03. 2017}, pages = {S. 1}, language = {de} } @misc{GerwinSchaafBiemeltetal., author = {Gerwin, Werner and Schaaf, Wolfgang and Biemelt, Detlef and Winter, S. and Fischer, A. and Veste, Maik and H{\"u}ttl, Reinhard F.}, title = {Overview and first results of ecological monitoring at the artificial watershed Chicken Creek (Germany)}, series = {Physics and Chemistry of the Earth}, volume = {36}, journal = {Physics and Chemistry of the Earth}, number = {1-4}, issn = {1873-5193}, pages = {61 -- 73}, language = {en} } @incollection{BiemeltSchaafMazur, author = {Biemelt, Detlef and Schaaf, Wolfgang and Mazur, Kai}, title = {Hydrology and water quality}, language = {en} } @misc{SchaafBiemeltHuettl, author = {Schaaf, Wolfgang and Biemelt, Detlef and H{\"u}ttl, Reinhard F.}, title = {Initial development of the artificial catchment 'Chicken Creek' - monitoring and survey 2005-2008}, publisher = {Cottbus : Research Center Landscape Development and Mining Landscapes (FZLB)}, issn = {1867-7800}, language = {en} } @misc{SchaafBiemeltFischer, author = {Schaaf, Wolfgang and Biemelt, Detlef and Fischer, A.}, title = {Formation of spatial structures and patterns during the first five years of the artificial catchment ´Chicken Creek´}, series = {Structures and processes of the initial ecosystem development, 1st International Conference associated with 4th Meeting of Young Researchers in Earth Sciences (MYRES), 20-24 September 2010, Cottbus, Germany, proceedings}, journal = {Structures and processes of the initial ecosystem development, 1st International Conference associated with 4th Meeting of Young Researchers in Earth Sciences (MYRES), 20-24 September 2010, Cottbus, Germany, proceedings}, publisher = {BTU}, address = {Cottbus}, pages = {S. 104}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{NenovVogtElmeretal., author = {Nenov, Rossen and Vogt, Silvio and Elmer, Michael and Schaaf, Wolfgang and Biemelt, Detlef}, title = {Monitoring installations at the Chicken Creek catchment}, series = {Structures and processes of the initial ecosystem development, 1st International Conference associated with 4th Meeting of Young Researchers in Earth Sciences (MYRES), 20-24 September 2010, Cottbus, Germany, proceedings}, booktitle = {Structures and processes of the initial ecosystem development, 1st International Conference associated with 4th Meeting of Young Researchers in Earth Sciences (MYRES), 20-24 September 2010, Cottbus, Germany, proceedings}, publisher = {BTU}, address = {Cottbus}, pages = {S. 84}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{ElmerSchaafBiemelt, author = {Elmer, Michael and Schaaf, Wolfgang and Biemelt, Detlef}, title = {Environmental monitoring at the Chicken Creek catchment}, series = {Structures and processes of the initial ecosystem development, 1st International Conference associated with 4th Meeting of Young Researchers in Earth Sciences (MYRES), 20-24 September 2010, Cottbus, Germany, proceedings}, booktitle = {Structures and processes of the initial ecosystem development, 1st International Conference associated with 4th Meeting of Young Researchers in Earth Sciences (MYRES), 20-24 September 2010, Cottbus, Germany, proceedings}, publisher = {BTU}, address = {Cottbus}, pages = {S. 27}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SchaafGerwinVesteetal., author = {Schaaf, Wolfgang and Gerwin, Werner and Veste, Maik and Biemelt, Detlef and H{\"u}ttl, Reinhard F.}, title = {Monitoring program at the artificial catchment "chicken creek", Germany}, language = {en} } @misc{SchaafGerwinGruenewaldetal., author = {Schaaf, Wolfgang and Gerwin, Werner and Gr{\"u}newald, Uwe and H{\"u}ttl, Reinhard F. and K{\"o}gel-Knabner, Ingrid and Munch, Jean Charles}, title = {Patterns and processes of initial ecosystem development in an artificial catchment}, language = {en} } @misc{MoghadasSchaafGerwinetal., author = {Moghadas, Davood and Schaaf, Wolfgang and Gerwin, Werner and Badorreck, Annika and H{\"u}ttl, Reinhard F.}, title = {Chicken Creek data portal: a web-based R-Shiny platform for terrestrial data repository}, series = {Geophysical Research Abstracts}, volume = {21}, journal = {Geophysical Research Abstracts}, pages = {1}, abstract = {Exploring hydrological and ecological processes plays a key role in understanding ecosystem development. In this respect, the constructed catchment, Chicken Creek (H{\"u}hnerwasser), has been established to promote fundamental and interdisciplinary scientific research. Since 2005, an on-going monitoring program has been established in this catchment to measure hydrological, biological, meteorological, and pedological parameters during the ecological development of the site. This comprehensive and multidisciplinary monitoring program has produced a large and diverse data set. Managing and exploring such a complex data set for research purposes can be a cumbersome task. As a consequence, we developed an online data portal https://www.b-tu.de/chicken-creek/apps/datenportal/ to efficiently handle the data from Chicken Creek catchment. The portal was constructed using R programming language, Shiny package, and the accompanying local Linux server. This platform allows for efficient data discovery, download, visualization, and analysis. Data visualizations are freely available, while data storage is limited to the authorized users. In comparison with the commonly used data base tools, R-Shiny offers several advantages. As an open source package, this platform allows for constructing a web data platform in an interactive way taking into account the complexity and diversity of the data. The flexibility of this routine enables to make an efficient user-demand data portal rather than relying on predetermined outputs. It also offers flexibility in data handling by using many different R packages, rendering versatile and extensive functionalities. R-Shiny is particularly powerful in terms of statistical analyses. Although the Chicken Creek online data portal is complete and available, new features, and extended capabilities are under active development. The Chicken Creek data portal provides a comprehensive and reliable database to give scientists a fast and easy access to all collected data. Consequently, R-Shiny offers a great potential for future development of the web-based data portals to efficiently handle scientific data collected at different scales.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SchaafPohleMaureretal., author = {Schaaf, Wolfgang and Pohle, Ina and Maurer, Thomas and Gerwin, Werner and Hinz, Christoph and Badorreck, Annika}, title = {Water balance dynamics of the constructed Chicken Creek catchment as influenced by 12 years of ecological development}, series = {European Geosciences Union, General Assembly 2018, Vienna, Austria}, booktitle = {European Geosciences Union, General Assembly 2018, Vienna, Austria}, publisher = {European Geophysical Society}, address = {Katlenburg-Lindau}, abstract = {Experimental catchments with well-known boundaries and characteristics may contribute valuable data to hydrological, critical zone and landscape evolution research. One of the most well-established and largest constructed catchments is the Chicken Creek catchment (6 ha area including a 0.4 ha pond, Brandenburg, Germany) representing an initial ecosystem undergoing a highly dynamic ecological development starting from clearly defined starting conditions. The water balance dynamics of the catchment was calculated using a simple mass balance approach to reveal the impact of ecological development during 12 years. Water storage in the catchment was calculated from a 3D-model of groundwater volumes, soil moisture measurements and water level recordings of the pond. The catchment water balance equation was resolved for evapotranspiration, the only part that was not measured directly. Due to the known boundary conditions and the inner structure of the catchment, we were able to quantify the different storage compartments and their role in hydrologic response. Our results indicate that for small catchments with a highly dynamic ecological development like the Chicken Creek, the knowledge about saturated and unsaturated storage volumes enables a good estimate and closure of the water balance using a rather simple approach, at least in annual resolution. We found a significant relationship between vegetation cover in the catchment and calculated ET. Time series of meteorological, hydrological, soil and vegetation data over 12 years enabled us to characterize the transient development of the catchment and to evaluate the effect of different feedback mechanisms on catchment hydrology. The dataset from the Chicken Creek catchment indicate at least three phases in ecosystem development, where initial abiotic feedbacks (e.g. erosion) were followed by more and more biotic controls (e.g. biological soil crusts, vegetation succession and growth). Data from Chicken Creek in high spatial and temporal resolution provide a valuable database underlining the high importance of abiotic/biotic feedback effects that change the hydrologic functioning and response of the catchment more than the water balance itself revealed and thus have to be included in catchment models.}, language = {en} } @incollection{SchaafHinzGerwinetal., author = {Schaaf, Wolfgang and Hinz, Christoph and Gerwin, Werner and Zaplata, Markus Klemens and H{\"u}ttl, Reinhard F.}, title = {Ecosystem Development in the Constructed Catchment "Chicken Creek"}, series = {Hydrology of Artificial and Controlled Experiments}, booktitle = {Hydrology of Artificial and Controlled Experiments}, editor = {Liu, Jiu-Fu and Gu, Wei-Zu}, publisher = {Intech Open}, address = {London}, isbn = {978-1-78923-559-3}, pages = {75 -- 93}, abstract = {Landscapes and ecosystems are complex systems with many feedback mechanisms acting between the various abiotic and biotic components. The knowledge about these interacting processes is mainly derived from mature ecosystems. The initial development of ecosystem complexity may involve state transitions following catastrophic shifts, disturbances, or transgression of thresholds. We propose a conceptual framework of feedback processes in early states of ecosystem development affected by spatiotemporal environmental drivers. To test this concept, we used 10-year time series of hydrological, biological, geomorphological, and soil data from the constructed catchment Chicken Creek." The 6ha site was left to unrestricted development since 2005 and was intensively monitored. The data showed a very rapid development of the site with an increasing complexity and heterogeneity. In the first years, stochastic signals like the initial substrate conditions and external drivers like extreme weather events were the most important factors resulting in abiotic/abiotic feedback mechanisms shaping the morphology of the site and creating site diversity. Initial abiotic feedback mechanisms between water and substrate were soon followed by abiotic/biotic feedbacks between biological soil crusts, invading vegetation, geomorphology, and hydrology resulting in state transitions of catchment functioning.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{GerwinSchaafHinzetal., author = {Gerwin, Werner and Schaaf, Wolfgang and Hinz, Christoph and H{\"u}ttl, Reinhard F.}, title = {Monitoring of Ecosystem Development at the Constructed Catchment Chicken Creek}, series = {TERENO International Conference 2014, From Observation to Prediction in Terrestrial Systems, 29 September to 2 October 2014, Book of Abstracts}, booktitle = {TERENO International Conference 2014, From Observation to Prediction in Terrestrial Systems, 29 September to 2 October 2014, Book of Abstracts}, pages = {P2-12}, abstract = {The constructed catchment Chicken Creek was established in 2005 as an experimental landscape laboratory for ecosystem research. The 6 ha area with clearly defined horizontal as well as vertical boundary conditions was left for an unrestricted primary succession. The developing ecosystem offers the opportunity to study most processes occurring at the interface of bio-, pedo-, geo- and hydrosphere. Particularly interactions and feedbacks between different evolving compartments as well as the establishment of ecosystem functions and services can be investigated during the ongoing ecosystem development. The catchment is extensively instrumented since 2005 in order to detect transition stages of the ecosystem. Comprehensive data recorded with a high spatial and temporal resolution include hydrological, geomorphological, pedological, limnological as well as biological parameters. This site offers the unique situation of an early stage ecosystem with highly dynamic system properties. The first years of development were characterized by a fast formation of geomorphological structures due to massive erosion processes at the initially non-vegetated surface. Hydrological processes led to the establishment of a local groundwater body within 5 years. In the following years the influence of biological structures like vegetation patterns gained an increasing importance. Feedbacks between developing vegetation and e.g. hydrological features became more and more dominant. As a result, different phases of ecosystem development could be distinguished until now. This observatory offers manifold possibilities to identify and disentangle complex interactions between ecosystem compartments in situ under natural conditions. The originally low complexity of the system is growing with time facilitating the identification of influences of newly developing structures on ecosystem functions. Thus, it is possible to study effects of small-scale processes on the whole system at the landscape scale. In addition, the highly dynamic initial system properties allow the observation of multifaceted changes of ecosystem properties and functions within short periods of time.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{ElmerSchaafGerwinetal., author = {Elmer, Michael and Schaaf, Wolfgang and Gerwin, Werner and Hinz, Christoph}, title = {The constructed catchment 'Chicken Creek' - a landscape observatory to analyze processes and feedback mechanisms during initial ecosystem development}, series = {European Geosciences Union, General Assembly 2014, Vienna, Austria, 27 April - 02 May 2014}, booktitle = {European Geosciences Union, General Assembly 2014, Vienna, Austria, 27 April - 02 May 2014}, publisher = {European Geophysical Society}, address = {Katlenburg-Lindau}, abstract = {We investigated the initial development of the landscape observatory 'Chicken Creek', Germany, an artificial catchment with well known boundary conditions and inner structures (Gerwin et al., 2011). Over a period of nine years, we observed considerable changes within the site (Elmer et al., 2013). Both internal and external factors could be identified as driving forces for the formation of structures and patterns in the catchment. Over time, secondary structures and patterns evolved and became more and more important. Invading biota and vegetation succession initialized feedback mechanisms resulting in pattern and habitat formation as well as in increased differentiation, heterogeneity and complexity that are typical characteristics of ecosystems (Schaaf et al., 2013). The processes and feedback mechanisms in the initial development of a new landscape may deviate in rates, intensity, and dominance from those known from mature ecosystems. It is therefore crucial to understand these early phases of ecosystem development and to disentangle the increasingly complex interactions between the evolving terrestrial and aquatic, biotic, and abiotic compartments of the system.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{HinzSchaafGerwin, author = {Hinz, Christoph and Schaaf, Wolfgang and Gerwin, Werner}, title = {Competing feedbacks drive state transitions during initial catchment evolution: Examples from post-mining landscape and ecosystems evolution}, series = {European Geosciences Union, General Assembly 2014, Vienna, Austria, 27 April - 02 May 2014}, booktitle = {European Geosciences Union, General Assembly 2014, Vienna, Austria, 27 April - 02 May 2014}, publisher = {European Geophysical Society}, address = {Katlenburg-Lindau}, abstract = {Within the context of severely disturbed landscapes with little or no ecological memory, such as post-mining landscapes, we propose a simple framework that explains the catchment evolution as a result of competing feedbacks influenced by the initial conditions and the atmospheric drivers such as rainfall intermittency and intensity. The first stage of the evolution is dominated by abiotic feedbacks triggered by rainfall and subsequent fluid flow causing particle mobilisation on the surface and in the subsurface leading to flow concentration or in some instances to densification of surface and subsurface substrates. Subsequently, abiotic-biotic feedbacks start to compete in the sense that biological activity generally stabilizes substrate by preventing particle mobilisation and hence contribute to converting the substrate to a habitat. We suggest that these competing feedbacks may generate alternative stable states in particular under semi-arid and arid climatic conditions, while in temperate often energy limited environments biological process "outcompete" abiotic processes leading to a stable state, in particular from the water balance point of view for comparable geomorphic situations.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{GerwinSchaafElmeretal., author = {Gerwin, Werner and Schaaf, Wolfgang and Elmer, Michael and Hinz, Christoph}, title = {The constructed catchment Chicken Creek as Critical Zone Observatory under transition}, series = {European Geosciences Union, General Assembly 2014, Vienna, Austria, 27 April - 02 May 2014}, booktitle = {European Geosciences Union, General Assembly 2014, Vienna, Austria, 27 April - 02 May 2014}, publisher = {European Geophysical Society}, address = {Katlenburg-Lindau}, abstract = {The constructed catchment Chicken Creek was established in 2005 as an experimental landscape laboratory for ecosystem research. The 6 ha area with clearly defined horizontal as well as vertical boundary conditions was left for an unrestricted primary succession. All Critical Zone elements are represented at this site, which allows the study of most processes occurring at the interface of bio-, pedo-, geo- and hydrosphere. It provides outstanding opportunities for investigating interactions and feedbacks between different evolving compartments during ecosystem development. The catchment is extensively instrumented since 2005 in order to detect transition stages of the ecosystem. Data recorded with a high spatial and temporal resolution include ydrological, geomorphological, pedological, limnological as well as biological parameters.}, language = {en} } @incollection{SchaafHagedornZoennchenetal., author = {Schaaf, Wolfgang and Hagedorn, Frank and Z{\"o}nnchen, Claudia and G{\"u}lland, Kathi}, title = {Project A2 - Interactions between soil solution and mineral surfaces: significance for initial element cycling}, series = {Structures and processes of the initial ecosystem development phase in an artificial water catchment (Final report CRC/TR 38)}, booktitle = {Structures and processes of the initial ecosystem development phase in an artificial water catchment (Final report CRC/TR 38)}, editor = {H{\"u}ttl, Reinhard F. and K{\"o}gel-Knabner, Ingrid and Schulin, Rainer and Gerwin, Werner}, publisher = {BTU, Forschungszentrum Landschaftsentwicklung und Bergbaulandschaften (FZLB)}, address = {Cottbus}, pages = {11 -- 24}, language = {en} } @misc{RisseBuhlHagedornDuemigetal., author = {Risse-Buhl, Ute and Hagedorn, Frank and D{\"u}mig, Alexander and Gessner, Mark O. and Schaaf, Wolfgang and Nii-Annang, Seth and Gerull, Linda and Mutz, Michael}, title = {Dynamics, chemical properties and bioavailability of DOC in an early successional catchment}, series = {Biogeosciences Discussion}, volume = {10}, journal = {Biogeosciences Discussion}, number = {1}, issn = {1810-6285}, pages = {1011 -- 1049}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SchaafBiemeltFischeretal., author = {Schaaf, Wolfgang and Biemelt, Detlef and Fischer, Anton and Gerwin, Werner}, title = {Chicken Creek after five years: what changed?}, series = {EGU General Assembly 2011, Vienna, Austria, 03 - 08 April 2011}, booktitle = {EGU General Assembly 2011, Vienna, Austria, 03 - 08 April 2011}, language = {en} } @book{GerwinSchillemAschetal., author = {Gerwin, Werner and Schillem, Steffi and Asch, Folkard and Bens, Oliver and Bestajovsky, J{\"u}rgen and Bruns, Christian and Gattinger, Andreas and Hattig, Tom and Hoogen, Heiner and H{\"u}ttl, Reinhard F. and Raab, Thomas and Rodionov, Andrei and Schaaf, Wolfgang and Schneider, Bernd Uwe and Trimborn, Manfred}, title = {Bodenmelioration und Anbauverfahren f{\"u}r trockenheitsgef{\"a}hrdete Standorte (BAtroS)}, editor = {H{\"u}ttl, Reinhard F. and Gerwin, Werner}, publisher = {FZLB}, address = {Cottbus}, isbn = {978-3-937728-14-8}, pages = {120}, language = {de} } @incollection{BiemeltSchaafNenov, author = {Biemelt, Detlef and Schaaf, Wolfgang and Nenov, Rossen}, title = {Water budget components}, series = {The artificial catchment Chicken Creek - initial ecosystem development 2005-2010}, booktitle = {The artificial catchment Chicken Creek - initial ecosystem development 2005-2010}, editor = {Elmer, Michael and Schaaf, Wolfgang and Biemelt, Detlef and Gerwin, Werner and H{\"u}ttl, Reinhard F.}, publisher = {FZLB}, address = {Cottbus}, pages = {33 -- 54}, language = {en} } @incollection{ElmerBiemeltGerwinetal., author = {Elmer, Michael and Biemelt, Detlef and Gerwin, Werner and Hoberg, Karin and Kleeberg, Andreas and Lessmann, Dieter and Schaaf, Wolfgang and Schneider, Anna and Zaplata, Markus Klemens and H{\"u}ttl, Reinhard F.}, title = {Conclusions}, series = {The artificial catchment Chicken Creek - initial ecosystem development 2005-2010}, booktitle = {The artificial catchment Chicken Creek - initial ecosystem development 2005-2010}, editor = {Elmer, Michael and Schaaf, Wolfgang and Biemelt, Detlef and Gerwin, Werner and H{\"u}ttl, Reinhard F.}, publisher = {FZLB}, address = {Cottbus}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:co1-opus-23730}, pages = {145 -- 153}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SchaafGerwinFreeseetal., author = {Schaaf, Wolfgang and Gerwin, Werner and Freese, Dirk and B{\"o}hm, Christian and Kr{\"u}mmelbein, Julia}, title = {Initiale {\"O}kosystementwicklung, Rekultivierung und alternative Landnutzung in der Niederlausitzer Bergbaufolgelandschaft}, series = {B{\"o}den verstehen, B{\"o}den nutzen, B{\"o}den fit machen, Jahrestagung der Deutschen Bodenkundlichen Gesellschaft, 3. - 9. September 2011}, booktitle = {B{\"o}den verstehen, B{\"o}den nutzen, B{\"o}den fit machen, Jahrestagung der Deutschen Bodenkundlichen Gesellschaft, 3. - 9. September 2011}, publisher = {Dt. Bodenkundliche Gesellschaft}, address = {Oldenburg}, pages = {22 -- 27}, language = {de} } @incollection{ElmerSchaafBiemeltetal., author = {Elmer, Michael and Schaaf, Wolfgang and Biemelt, Detlef and Nenov, Rossen and Gerwin, Werner}, title = {Introduction}, series = {The artificial catchment Chicken Creek - initial ecosystem development 2005-2010}, booktitle = {The artificial catchment Chicken Creek - initial ecosystem development 2005-2010}, editor = {Elmer, Michael and Schaaf, Wolfgang and Biemelt, Detlef and Gerwin, Werner and H{\"u}ttl, Reinhard F.}, publisher = {FZLB}, address = {Cottbus}, pages = {1 -- 10}, language = {de} } @incollection{SchaafElmer, author = {Schaaf, Wolfgang and Elmer, Michael}, title = {Soil solution and water chemistry}, series = {The artificial catchment Chicken Creek - initial ecosystem development 2005-2010}, booktitle = {The artificial catchment Chicken Creek - initial ecosystem development 2005-2010}, editor = {Elmer, Michael and Schaaf, Wolfgang and Biemelt, Detlef and Gerwin, Werner and H{\"u}ttl, Reinhard F.}, publisher = {FZLB}, address = {Cottbus}, pages = {55 -- 66}, language = {en} } @book{GerwinSchaafBiemeltetal., author = {Gerwin, Werner and Schaaf, Wolfgang and Biemelt, Detlef and Elmer, Michael and Maurer, Thomas and Schneider, Anna}, title = {The artificial catchment H{\"u}hnerwasser (Chicken Creek): Construction and initial properties}, publisher = {FZLB}, address = {Cottbus}, pages = {56}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{PapritzDuemigZimmermannetal., author = {Papritz, Andreas and D{\"u}mig, Alexander and Zimmermann, Claudia and Felderer, Bernd and Gerke, Horst H. and K{\"o}gel-Knabner, Ingrid and Schaaf, Wolfgang and Schulin, Rainer}, title = {Spatial correlation of soil properties in the artificial catchment}, series = {EGU General Assembly 2010, held in Vienna, Austria, 02 - 07 May 2010}, booktitle = {EGU General Assembly 2010, held in Vienna, Austria, 02 - 07 May 2010}, publisher = {European Geophysical Society}, address = {Katlenburg-Lindau}, language = {en} } @incollection{AschBensBestajovskyetal., author = {Asch, Folkard and Bens, Oliver and Bestajovsky, J{\"u}rgen and Gattinger, Andreas and Gerwin, Werner and Hattig, Tom and Hoogen, Verena and H{\"u}ttl, Reinhard F. and Rodionov, Andrei and Schaaf, Wolfgang and Schneider, Bernd Uwe and Trimborn, Manfred and Schillem, Steffi}, title = {Bodenmelioration und Anbauverfahren f{\"u}r trockenheitsgef{\"a}hrdete Standorte}, series = {Klimaschutz und Anpassung an die Klimafolgen : Strategien, Maßnahmen und Anwendungsbeispiele}, booktitle = {Klimaschutz und Anpassung an die Klimafolgen : Strategien, Maßnahmen und Anwendungsbeispiele}, editor = {Mahammadzadeh, Mahammad and Biebeler, Hendrik and Bardt, Hubertus}, publisher = {IW-Medien}, address = {K{\"o}ln}, isbn = {978-3-602-14847-9}, pages = {287 -- 294}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{SchaafGerwinKoegelKnabneretal., author = {Schaaf, Wolfgang and Gerwin, Werner and K{\"o}gel-Knabner, Ingrid and Zeyer, Josef and H{\"u}ttl, Reinhard F.}, title = {The artificial catchment 'Chicken Creek': A research site to study the development of biogeochemical cycles in initial ecosystems}, series = {EGU General Assembly 2009, Vienna, Austria, 19 - 24 April 2009}, booktitle = {EGU General Assembly 2009, Vienna, Austria, 19 - 24 April 2009}, publisher = {European Geophysical Society}, address = {Katlenburg-Lindau}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{ZimmermannDuemigSchaafetal., author = {Zimmermann, Claudia and D{\"u}mig, Alexander and Schaaf, Wolfgang and K{\"o}gel-Knabner, Ingrid}, title = {Heterogeneity of chemical and physical soil properties of an artificial catchment during initial soil formation}, series = {EGU General Assembly 2009, Vienna, Austria, 19 - 24 April 2009}, booktitle = {EGU General Assembly 2009, Vienna, Austria, 19 - 24 April 2009}, publisher = {European Geophysical Society}, address = {Katlenburg-Lindau}, language = {en} } @misc{SchaafGerwinBiemeltetal., author = {Schaaf, Wolfgang and Gerwin, Werner and Biemelt, Detlef and Veste, Maik and Fischer, A.}, title = {Monitoring of Soil-Plant-Atmosphere patterns and processes in an artificial catchment}, series = {EGU General Assembly 2009, Vienna, Austria, 19 - 24 April 2009}, journal = {EGU General Assembly 2009, Vienna, Austria, 19 - 24 April 2009}, publisher = {European Geophysical Society}, address = {Katlenburg-Lindau}, language = {en} } @misc{VesteDominikDimitrovetal., author = {Veste, Maik and Dominik, R. and Dimitrov, M. and Fischer, A. and Gerwin, Werner and Schaaf, Wolfgang}, title = {Novel drone-based system for ecosystem monitoring - application, analysis and interpretation}, series = {EURECO-GFOE 2008, Proceedings}, journal = {EURECO-GFOE 2008, Proceedings}, editor = {Stadler, Jutta and Sch{\"o}ppe, Felix and Frenzel, Mark}, publisher = {Gesellschaft f{\"u}r {\"O}kologie}, address = {Berlin}, isbn = {978-3-00-025522-9}, pages = {S. 809}, language = {en} } @incollection{EineckeGerkeSchaafetal., author = {Einecke, Markus and Gerke, Horst H. and Schaaf, Wolfgang and H{\"u}ttl, Reinhard F.}, title = {Spatial structures and distribution of soil hydraulic properties of a lignitic mine soil}, series = {Water and organic matter in anthropogenic soils, dynamics and processes, Berlin 2 - 4 April, 2003}, booktitle = {Water and organic matter in anthropogenic soils, dynamics and processes, Berlin 2 - 4 April, 2003}, publisher = {Technical University for Water in Urban Areas}, address = {Berlin}, pages = {S. 54}, language = {en} } @article{WeckerSchaafHuettl, author = {Wecker, Birgit and Schaaf, Wolfgang and H{\"u}ttl, Reinhard F.}, title = {Einfluss kohliger Substanz auf den Stoffaustrag gest{\"o}rter Standorte}, language = {de} } @article{Schaaf, author = {Schaaf, Wolfgang}, title = {B{\"o}den gest{\"o}rter Kulturlandschaften am Beispiel der Bergbaulandschaft Niederlausitz}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{GerkeSchaafHuettl, author = {Gerke, Horst H. and Schaaf, Wolfgang and H{\"u}ttl, Reinhard F.}, title = {Effects of local soil chemical and hydraulic nonequilibria on element budgets of disturbed sites}, abstract = {Verlagsort: Bangkok/Thailand}, language = {en} } @article{Schaaf, author = {Schaaf, Wolfgang}, title = {Leaching induced changes in substrate and solution chemistry of mine soil microcosms}, language = {en} } @article{WildenSchaafHuettl, author = {Wilden, R. and Schaaf, Wolfgang and H{\"u}ttl, Reinhard F.}, title = {Element budget of two afforested mine sites after application of fertilizer and organic residues}, language = {en} } @incollection{GerkeSchaafHangen, author = {Gerke, Horst H. and Schaaf, Wolfgang and Hangen, Edzard}, title = {Pr{\"a}ferentielle Wasser- und Luftbewegung in heterogenen aufgeforsteten Kippen im Lausitzer Braunkohletagebaugebiet}, language = {de} } @article{Schaaf, author = {Schaaf, Wolfgang}, title = {Temporal and spatial development of soil solution chemistry and element budgets in different minesoils of the Lusatian lignite mining area: citeria for the application of waste materials?}, language = {en} } @article{Schaaf, author = {Schaaf, Wolfgang}, title = {Chemismus hochkonzentrierter Bodenl{\"o}sungen aus kohle- und pyrithaltigen Kippenb{\"o}den und Wechselwirkungen mit Festphase}, language = {de} } @article{HangenGerkeSchaafetal., author = {Hangen, Edzard and Gerke, Horst H. and Schaaf, Wolfgang and H{\"u}ttl, Reinhard F.}, title = {Hydrophobie und pr{\"a}ferentieller Fluß in einem aufgeforsteten Kippenboden}, language = {de} } @article{Schaaf, author = {Schaaf, Wolfgang}, title = {Wasser- und Stoffhaushalt von Kiefern{\"o}kosystemen auf Kippe}, language = {de} } @article{SchaafWeisdorferHuettl, author = {Schaaf, Wolfgang and Weisdorfer, M. and H{\"u}ttl, Reinhard F.}, title = {SANA E: {\"O}kosystemare Untersuchungen in drei Kiefernbest{\"a}nden unterschiedlicher atmosph{\"a}rischer Belastung im Nordostdeutschen Tiefland}, language = {de} } @article{SchaafWeisdorferHuettl, author = {Schaaf, Wolfgang and Weisdorfer, M. and H{\"u}ttl, Reinhard F.}, title = {Soil solution chemistry and element budgets of three Scots pine ecosystems along a deposition gradient in north-eastern Germany}, language = {en} } @article{Schaaf, author = {Schaaf, Wolfgang}, title = {Sickerwasserchemie dreier Kiefern{\"o}kosysteme entlang eines Depositionsgradienten im Nordostdeutschen Tiefland}, language = {de} } @misc{FischerKholiavkoSchaafetal., author = {Fischer, Thomas and Kholiavko, Tatiana and Schaaf, Wolfgang and Veste, Maik}, title = {Soil respiration responses of moss and lichen biocoenoses to moderate and severe rain events after summer drought in a temperate early-successional ecosystem}, series = {Ecohydrology}, volume = {16}, journal = {Ecohydrology}, number = {7}, issn = {1936-0592}, doi = {10.1002/eco.2578}, abstract = {It is commonly accepted that CO2 efflux increases with soil water content in aerated soils and that rewetting after periods of soil drying can result in respiration pulses. It has further been shown that soil pores may become water logged which can impede soil gas exchange. The present study aimed to quantify the carbon response of moss (Polytrichum piliferum) and lichen (Cladonia coniocraea) biocoenoses to different quantities of rain in an artificial catchment, which granted that the starting point of the development of both biocoenoses was the same. To address this aim, we conducted in situ soil moisture and soil respiration measurements, where soil respiration was hypothesised to emerge from a cryptogamic vegetation layer and from mineral soil beneath. We found that higher water-holding capacity of the moss layer and higher accumulation of organic matter in the upper mineral soil under mosses result in higher amounts of water stored near the surface. As a consequence, evaporation of water as well as pulses of CO2 efflux after moderate rain following a period of drought were higher in the moss biocoenosis, where the upper mineral soil was of key importance. In contrast, the lichen biocoenosis facilitated penetration of rainwater into the deep soil. Superimposing rewetting pulses, near-saturation of soil pores with water after severe rain resulted in gas exchange inhibition and diminished soil respiration until subsequent aeration in both biocoenoses}, language = {en} } @misc{NsiahSchaaf, author = {Nsiah, Paul Kofi and Schaaf, Wolfgang}, title = {Subsoil Amendment With Poultry Manure as Topsoil Substitute for Promoting Successful Reclamation of Degraded Mine Sites in Ghana}, series = {Journal of Natural Resources and Development}, volume = {10}, journal = {Journal of Natural Resources and Development}, issn = {0719-2452}, pages = {1 -- 12}, abstract = {Background: Despite the key role topsoil plays in reclamation, there are situations where topsoil is in deficit or unavailable, especially at degraded and abandoned mine sites in Ghana. The sites pose serious ecological and safety risks, underscoring the urgent need to finding alternative substrate for restoration. This study investigated the feasibility of using amended-subsoil as topsoil substitute for reclamation. The hypothesis was that amendment of stockpiled-subsoil with poultry manure positively influences tree growth and ground vegetation cover (GVC), which promote better soil stabilization at degraded mine sites. A graded waste-rock dump was covered with a 70 cm layer of the stockpiled subsoil at Newmont Ghana Gold Limited. Two experimental plots (24 × 15 m) were established with the treatments poultry manure (PLM 23 t ha-1) and control (no PLM), followed by seeding of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) and planting of potted-seedlings of five forest tree species. The Laser-point-quadrat method was used to estimate GVC, whereas erosion was visually observed. Diameter and height data of planted trees and surviving numbers were collected. Results: There was significant increase in tree growth and in GVC for the poultry manure treatment compared to the control. The manure provided sufficient nitrogen to overcome nitrogen deficiency and facilitated quicker and stronger vegetation growth that yielded superior soil stabilization. Conclusions: The findings demonstrate the potential of manure application in promoting successful restoration of the many degraded and abandoned mine sites in Ghana to productive uses.}, language = {en} } @misc{SchaafGerwinHuettl, author = {Schaaf, Wolfgang and Gerwin, Werner and H{\"u}ttl, Reinhard F.}, title = {15 years of ecosystem development at Chicken Creek catchment: conceptual framework, surprises and conclusions}, series = {Geophysical Research Abstracts}, volume = {21}, journal = {Geophysical Research Abstracts}, pages = {1}, abstract = {After completion of the construction in 2005 (Gerwin et al. 2009), a major challenge was to develop and install a cross-disciplinary long-term monitoring program for the 6 ha area to record major environmental parameters adapted to the development of the site (Schaaf et al. 2013). During its first 15 years, Chicken Creek showed a very dynamic development (Elmer et al 2013). Whereas the abiotic geosystem of the first 2-3 years was characterized by heavy erosion and sediment transport, primary succession by invading vegetation and the unexpected formation of soil crusts within few years resulted in more biotic-abiotic feedbacks that controlled catchment hydrology. Our observations over a period of 15 years indicate that even minor variations in initial substrate characteristics (e.g. texture) can have lasting impacts on geomorphical, hydrological and biological development like erosion intensity, groundwater levels or establishment of vegetation patterns. The time-series of monitoring data combined with a structure model of the catchment (Gerke et al. 2013) allowed the closure of the water balance by relatively simple calculations of water storage volumes and the estimation of evapotranspiration (Schaaf et al. 2017). From these data three stages of ecosystem development were derived which are characterized by increasing influence of biota and increasing system complexity.}, language = {en} } @misc{GerwinSchaaf, author = {Gerwin, Werner and Schaaf, Wolfgang}, title = {Abiotic and biotic drivers of ecosystem development - results from Chicken Creek Catchment}, series = {EGU General Assembly 2020, Online, 4-8 May 2020}, journal = {EGU General Assembly 2020, Online, 4-8 May 2020}, doi = {10.5194/egusphere-egu2020-7216}, language = {en} } @misc{Schaaf, author = {Schaaf, Wolfgang}, title = {The role of geodiversity in ecosystem development}, series = {EGU General Assembly 2020, Online, 4-8 May 2020}, journal = {EGU General Assembly 2020, Online, 4-8 May 2020}, doi = {10.5194/egusphere-egu2020-1415}, language = {en} } @misc{BadorreckSchaafGerwinetal., author = {Badorreck, Annika and Schaaf, Wolfgang and Gerwin, Werner and Moghadas, Davood and H{\"u}ttl, Reinhard F.}, title = {Long-term monitoring program at the constructed catchment "Chicken Creek"}, series = {Geophysical Research Abstracts}, volume = {21}, journal = {Geophysical Research Abstracts}, pages = {1}, abstract = {Ecosystems are characterized by high complexity and are dynamically changing by abiotic and biotic drivers such as climate, vegetation and soil fauna. Due to feedback processes between compartments, ecosystems show an inherent degree of locally heterogeneous properties and structures at multiple spatial and temporal scales. The constructed catchment "Chicken Creek" represents a unique and outstanding site to study an ecosystem at the initial stage of development. The catchment is located about 20 km south of the city of Cottbus (Germany). The 6-ha catchment area was built in 2005 of coarse-textured quaternary sediments from the adjacent lignite mine and forms a back- and foot-slope that flattens out to a pond. A clay liner of 2-3 m thickness seals the catchment at the bottom, allowing for the formation of a local water body fed by precipitation. After construction the site was left to an unrestricted and unmanaged succession to elucidate the role of structures und processes during the initial establishment of an ecosystem. To study processes of ecosystem development and newly emerging structures the Chicken Creek catchment is equipped with a comprehensive ecological monitoring network. A network of more than 40 wells and two weirs allow for recording groundwater levels, surface runoff and discharge. Meteorological parameters are recorded at three weather stations. Annual aerial photos and vegetation monitoring reveal the floral colonisation of the area. Here, we present the 12 years of diverse and extensive monitoring program which has been launched to measure hydrological, biological, meteorological, and pedological parameters during the ecological development of the catchment area.}, language = {en} } @misc{GerwinSchaaf, author = {Gerwin, Werner and Schaaf, Wolfgang}, title = {Dynamic interactions between abiotic and biotic ecosystem compartments - case study Huehnerwasser landscape observatory}, series = {Geophysical Research Abstracts}, volume = {21}, journal = {Geophysical Research Abstracts}, pages = {1}, abstract = {The Huehnerwasser catchment was constructed 2004-2005 in a post-mining landscape in Eastern Germany and was left for an unmanaged primary ecosystem succession. At the same time a comprehensive monitoring program was launched for observing the expected dynamic development of this 6 ha site. During the following years this artificially created system was subject to a series of fast changes with regard to morphology, hydrology or vegetation cover. In summary, these processes resulted in significant alterations of the original, initial system within a short period of time. This development can be divided up into single phases with dominating processes or groups of processes. A first phase was mainly characterized by interactions between abiotic system components such as water and substrate. However, already in this very early developmental phase biotic components in the form of microorganisms were a crucial system forming factor by means of biological soil crusts. This period was quickly replaced by a second phase with dominating hydrological processes. During this phase the local groundwater body of the system developed to its full extent. With the beginning of the present phase biota gained control of the system behavior. Particularly plants and related processes such as water uptake and evapotranspiration are now responsible for new modifications of the system. The Huehnerwasser site offers an example of young and highly dynamic ecological systems. This transitional development of a very young ecosystem contrasts with the behavior of mature ecosystems with slow and less pronounced changes unless the system is disturbed. In this paper we present insights into a unique landscape observatory which illustrates the dynamic nature of natural systems in fast motion.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{ZaplataMaurerBoldtBurischetal., author = {Zaplata, Markus Klemens and Maurer, Thomas and Boldt-Burisch, Katja and Schaaf, Wolfgang and Hinz, Christoph}, title = {An interactive survey panel regarding the effects of mice (Microtus spec.) on a young ecosystem}, series = {European Geosciences Union, General Assembly 2015, Vienna, Austria, 13 April - 17 May 2015}, booktitle = {European Geosciences Union, General Assembly 2015, Vienna, Austria, 13 April - 17 May 2015}, publisher = {European Geophysical Society}, address = {Katlenburg-Lindau}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SchaafHinzGerwinetal., author = {Schaaf, Wolfgang and Hinz, Christoph and Gerwin, Werner and Zaplata, Markus Klemens and H{\"u}ttl, Reinhard F.}, title = {The role of feedback mechanisms in the initial development of the constructed catchment Chicken Creek}, series = {European Geosciences Union, General Assembly 2015, Vienna, Austria, 13 April - 17 May 2015}, booktitle = {European Geosciences Union, General Assembly 2015, Vienna, Austria, 13 April - 17 May 2015}, publisher = {European Geophysical Society}, address = {Katlenburg-Lindau}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SchaafZimmermann, author = {Schaaf, Wolfgang and Zimmermann, Claudia}, title = {Effect of pattern formation on C and N turnover heterogeneity in initial soils}, series = {European Geosciences Union, General Assembly 2013, Vienna, Austria, 07 - 12 April 2013}, booktitle = {European Geosciences Union, General Assembly 2013, Vienna, Austria, 07 - 12 April 2013}, publisher = {European Geophysical Society}, address = {Katlenburg-Lindau}, abstract = {The formation of vegetation patterns and hydrological processes, among others, result in soil heterogeneity in newly exposed land surfaces.We studied the effect of these developling structures on carbon and nitrogen trunover in soils of the artificial catchment Chicken Creek (Schaaf et al. 2011, 2012). Substrates with different physical and geochemical properties in combination with different labelled plant litter materials were studied in a microcosm experiment over a period of 80 weeks. Main objectives of the microcosm experiment were to determine the transformation processes of C and N from litter decomposition within the gaseous, liquid and solid phase, the interaction with mineral surfaces and its role for the establishment of biogeochemical cycles. The microcosm experiments were established in a climate chamber at constant 10 °C. In total, 48 soil columns (diameter: 14.4 cm; height: 30 cm) were filled with two different quaternary substrates (sand and loamy sand) representing the textural variation within the catchment at a bulk density of 1.4-1.5 g cm-3. The columns were automatically irrigated with artificial rainwater four times a day with 6.6 ml each (corresponding to 600 mm yr-1). The gaseous phase in the headspace of the microcosms was analyzed continuously for CO2 and N2O concentrations. C and N transformation processes were studied using 13C and 15N labelled litter of two different plant species occurring at the catchment (Lotus corniculatus, Calamagrostis epigejos) that was incorporated into the microcosm surface. By including litter from species with wide distribution within the catchment and soil substrates representing the main variation types of the sediments used for catchment construction we were able to characterize the general function of these sub-patches within the catchment with respect to litter decomposition, soil solution composition, DOC and nutrient leaching, and impact on the mineral soil phase. The results suggest that initial differences in substrate composition in combination with invading vegetation leads to the development of patterns with different biogeochemical process intensities within the catchment. These patterns are not mere additive effects of substrates plus litter, but reflect differences in element cycling.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{RisseBuhlNiiAnnangHagedornetal., author = {Risse-Buhl, Ute and Nii-Annang, Seth and Hagedorn, Frank and Schaaf, Wolfgang and D{\"u}mig, Alexander and Schloter, Michael and Gessner, Mark O. and Mutz, Michael}, title = {Can old organic carbon drive microbial activity in surface waters of a newly created landscape?}, series = {Structures and processes of the initial ecosystem development, 1st International Conference assoc. with 4th Meeting of Young Researchers in Earth Sciences (MYRES), 20-24 Sept. 2010, Cottbus, Germany}, booktitle = {Structures and processes of the initial ecosystem development, 1st International Conference assoc. with 4th Meeting of Young Researchers in Earth Sciences (MYRES), 20-24 Sept. 2010, Cottbus, Germany}, publisher = {BTU}, address = {Cottbus}, pages = {S. 93}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{GerwinSchaafVesteetal., author = {Gerwin, Werner and Schaaf, Wolfgang and Veste, Maik and H{\"u}ttl, Reinhard F.}, title = {The artificial catchment 'Chicken Creek' ('H{\"u}hnerwasser') as a tool for understanding the interactions of processes and structures of initial ecosystem development}, series = {6th International Symposium on Ecosystem Behaviour BIOGEOMON 2009}, booktitle = {6th International Symposium on Ecosystem Behaviour BIOGEOMON 2009}, editor = {Ukonmaanaho, Liisa and Nieminen, Tiina Maileena and Starr, Michael}, publisher = {Finnish Forest Research Institute}, address = {Vantaa, Finland}, isbn = {978-951-40-2177-0}, pages = {S. 332}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{ZimmermannSchaaf, author = {Zimmermann, Claudia and Schaaf, Wolfgang}, title = {Mikrokosmenexperimente zur Untersuchung der Wechselwirkungen zwischen Mineralphase und Bodenl{\"o}sung w{\"a}hrend der initialen Bodenentwicklung}, series = {B{\"o}den - eine endliche Ressource, 5. - 13. September 2009, Bonn, Jahrestagung der Deutschen Bodenkundlichen Gesellschaft}, booktitle = {B{\"o}den - eine endliche Ressource, 5. - 13. September 2009, Bonn, Jahrestagung der Deutschen Bodenkundlichen Gesellschaft}, publisher = {Deutsche Bodenkundliche Gesellschaft (Selbstverlag)}, address = {Bonn}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{ZimmermannChabbiSchaaf, author = {Zimmermann, Claudia and Chabbi, S. and Schaaf, Wolfgang}, title = {Microcosm experiments to study the interaction of solid and solute phases during initial soil development}, series = {EGU General Assembly 2009, Vienna, Austria, 19 - 24 April 2009}, booktitle = {EGU General Assembly 2009, Vienna, Austria, 19 - 24 April 2009}, publisher = {European Geophysical Society}, address = {Katlenburg-Lindau}, language = {en} } @article{HangenGerkeSchaafetal., author = {Hangen, Edzard and Gerke, Horst H. and Schaaf, Wolfgang and H{\"u}ttl, Reinhard F.}, title = {Assessment of preferential flow processes in a forest-reclaimed lignitic mine soil by multicell sampling of drainage water and three tracers}, language = {en} } @article{SchaafHuettl, author = {Schaaf, Wolfgang and H{\"u}ttl, Reinhard F.}, title = {Soil chemistry and tree nutrition of post-lignite-mining sites}, language = {en} } @phdthesis{Schaaf, author = {Schaaf, Wolfgang}, title = {Development of element cycling in forest ecosystems after anthropogenic disturbances - case studies at long-term atmospheric polluted and at post-mining sites}, publisher = {Cottbus}, issn = {1436-0918}, abstract = {Cottbuser Schriften zu Bodenschutz und Rekultivierung Band 24}, language = {en} } @article{SchaafWeckerTaoetal., author = {Schaaf, Wolfgang and Wecker, Birgit and Tao, P. and H{\"u}ttl, Reinhard F.}, title = {Changes in top soil properties of forest soils in north-eastern Germany due to long-term element accumulation}, language = {en} } @incollection{GerkeHangenSchaafetal., author = {Gerke, Horst H. and Hangen, Edzard and Schaaf, Wolfgang and H{\"u}ttl, Reinhard F.}, title = {Untersuchungen zum Wasserhaushalt eines Schwarzkiefern-{\"O}kosystems auf einer rekultivierten Kippe mit heterogenem Kippkohlesandboden}, series = {Landschaft im Wandel - {\"O}kologie im Wandel}, booktitle = {Landschaft im Wandel - {\"O}kologie im Wandel}, editor = {Petschel, Tim}, publisher = {Verlag Die Werkstatt}, address = {G{\"o}ttingen}, isbn = {3-89533-379-4}, pages = {S. 234}, language = {de} } @article{SchaafWeckerHuettl, author = {Schaaf, Wolfgang and Wecker, Birgit and H{\"u}ttl, Reinhard F.}, title = {Ver{\"a}nderungen der Oberbodeneigenschaften von Waldb{\"o}den im nordostdeutschen Tiefland durch langj{\"a}hrige atmogene Stoffakkumulation}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{Schaaf, author = {Schaaf, Wolfgang}, title = {Development of soil chemistry and element cycles at afforested post-mining sites.}, abstract = {Verlagsort: Bangkok/Thailand}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Schaaf, author = {Schaaf, Wolfgang}, title = {Element fluxes in mine soils at different scales.}, language = {en} } @article{HangenGerkeSchaafetal., author = {Hangen, Edzard and Gerke, Horst H. and Schaaf, Wolfgang and H{\"u}ttl, Reinhard F.}, title = {Erfassung r{\"a}umlich differenzierter Wasser- und Stoffverlagerung im Kippenboden mittels Multitracerversuch und Zelllysimeter}, language = {de} } @article{WeckerSchaafHuettl, author = {Wecker, Birgit and Schaaf, Wolfgang and H{\"u}ttl, Reinhard F.}, title = {Mikrokosmenstudie organischer Auflagen unter besonderer Ber{\"u}cksichtigung der Schwefeldynamik}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{Schaaf, author = {Schaaf, Wolfgang}, title = {Einsatz organischer Abf{\"a}lle bei der Wiedernutzbarmachung}, language = {de} } @article{SchaafNeumannHuettl, author = {Schaaf, Wolfgang and Neumann, C. and H{\"u}ttl, Reinhard F.}, title = {Actual cation exchange capacity in lignite containing pyritic mine spoils.}, language = {en} } @article{WildenSchaafHuettl, author = {Wilden, R. and Schaaf, Wolfgang and H{\"u}ttl, Reinhard F.}, title = {Element budgets of two afforested mine sites after application of fertilizer and organic residues}, language = {en} } @article{Schaaf, author = {Schaaf, Wolfgang}, title = {What can element budgets of false-time series tell us about ecosystem development on post-lignite mining sites?}, language = {en} } @incollection{Schaaf, author = {Schaaf, Wolfgang}, title = {Soil solution composition and element cycling as indicators of ecosystem development along a chronosequence of post-lignite mining sites in Lusatia/Germany}, language = {en} } @article{Schaaf, author = {Schaaf, Wolfgang}, title = {Recovery processes in Scots pine ecosystems along a gradient of historical long-term deposition impacts in NE Germany}, language = {de} } @article{Schaaf, author = {Schaaf, Wolfgang}, title = {Effects of alkaline dust versus acid deposition on Scots pine ecosystems of Eastern Germany}, language = {en} } @incollection{Schaaf, author = {Schaaf, Wolfgang}, title = {Evaluation of different Mg fertilization strategies}, language = {en} } @misc{SchaafElmerFischeretal., author = {Schaaf, Wolfgang and Elmer, Michael and Fischer, Anton and Gerwin, Werner and Nenov, Rossen and Pretzsch, Hans and Zaplata, Markus Klemens}, title = {Feedbacks between vegetation, surface structures and hydrology during initial development of the artificial catchment 'Chicken Creek'}, series = {Procedia Environmental Sciences}, volume = {19}, journal = {Procedia Environmental Sciences}, issn = {1878-0296}, doi = {10.1016/j.proenv.2013.06.010}, pages = {86 -- 95}, abstract = {Our investigations at the artificial catchment ´Chicken Creek´ in Lusatia/Germany aim to disentangle and understand the feedback mechanisms and interrelationships of processes and their co-development with spatial and temporal structures and patterns by studying this initial, probably less complex ecosystem. Intensive measurements were carried out in the catchment with regard to the development of surface structures, hydrological patterns, and vegetation dynamics. During the first seven years, considerable changes within the catchment were observed. Both internal and external factors could be identified as driving forces for the formation of structures and patterns in the artificial catchment. Initial structures formed by the construction process and initial substrate characteristics were decisive for the distribution and flow of water. External factors like episodic events triggered erosion and dissection during this initial phase, promoted by the low vegetation cover and the unconsolidated sandy substrate. The transformation of the initial geo-system into areas with evolving terrestrial or aquatic characteristics and from a very episodic to a more permanent stream network and discharge, together with the observed vegetation dynamics increased site diversity and heterogeneity with respect to water and nutrient availability and transformation processes compared to the more homogenous conditions at point zero. The processes and feedback mechanisms in the initial development of a new landscape may deviate in rates, intensity and dominance from those known from mature ecosystems. It is therefore crucial to understand these early phases of ecosystem development and to disentangle the increasingly complex interactions between the evolving terrestrial and aquatic, biotic and abiotic compartments of the system. Artificially created catchments could be a suitable tool to study these initial developments at the landscape scale under known, designed and defined boundary conditions.}, language = {en} } @misc{ElmerGerwinSchaafetal., author = {Elmer, Michael and Gerwin, Werner and Schaaf, Wolfgang and Zaplata, Markus Klemens and Hohberg, Karin and Nenov, Rossen and Bens, Oliver and H{\"u}ttl, Reinhard F.}, title = {Dynamics of initial ecosystem development at the artificial catchment Chicken Creek, Lusatia, Germany}, series = {Environmental Earth Sciences}, volume = {69}, journal = {Environmental Earth Sciences}, number = {2}, issn = {1866-6299}, pages = {491 -- 505}, language = {en} } @misc{RisseBuhlHagedornDuemigetal., author = {Risse-Buhl, Ute and Hagedorn, Frank and D{\"u}mig, Alexander and Gessner, Mark O. and Schaaf, Wolfgang and Nii-Annang, Seth and Gerull, Linda and Mutz, Michael}, title = {Dynamics, chemical properties and bioavailability of DOC in an early successional catchment}, series = {Biogeosciences}, volume = {10}, journal = {Biogeosciences}, issn = {1726-4189}, doi = {doi:10.5194/bg-10-4751-2013}, pages = {4751 -- 4765}, language = {en} } @misc{PapritzDuemigZimmermannetal., author = {Papritz, Andreas and D{\"u}mig, Alexander and Zimmermann, Claudia and Gerke, Horst H. and Felderer, Bernd and K{\"o}gel-Knabner, Ingrid and Schaaf, Wolfgang and Schulin, Rainer}, title = {Uncertainty of variance component estimates in nested sampling: a case study on the field-scale spatial variability of a restored soil}, series = {European Journal of Soil Science}, volume = {62}, journal = {European Journal of Soil Science}, number = {3}, issn = {1365-2389}, pages = {479 -- 495}, language = {en} } @misc{ChabbiSebiloRumpeletal., author = {Chabbi, Abad and Sebilo, Mathieu and Rumpel, Cornelia and Schaaf, Wolfgang and Mariotti, Andr{\´e}}, title = {Origin of Nitrogen in Reforested Lignite-Rich Mine Soils Revealed by Stable Isotope Analysis}, series = {Environmental Science \& Technology}, volume = {42}, journal = {Environmental Science \& Technology}, number = {8}, issn = {1520-5851}, doi = {10.1021/es702377k}, pages = {2787 -- 2792}, language = {en} } @misc{SchaafHuettl, author = {Schaaf, Wolfgang and H{\"u}ttl, Reinhard F.}, title = {Direct and indirect effects of soil pollution by lignite mining}, series = {Water, Air \& Soil Pollution: Focus}, volume = {6}, journal = {Water, Air \& Soil Pollution: Focus}, number = {3-4}, issn = {1573-2940}, doi = {10.1007/s11267-005-9028-8}, pages = {353 -- 364}, language = {en} } @misc{SchaafHuettl, author = {Schaaf, Wolfgang and H{\"u}ttl, Reinhard F.}, title = {Experiences with liming in European countries - results of long-term experiments}, series = {Journal of Forest Science}, volume = {52}, journal = {Journal of Forest Science}, number = {Special Issue}, pages = {35 -- 44}, language = {en} } @misc{BiberSeifertZaplataetal., author = {Biber, Peter and Seifert, Stefan and Zaplata, Markus Klemens and Schaaf, Wolfgang and Pretzsch, Hans and Fischer, Anton}, title = {Relationships between substrate, surface characteristics, and vegetation in an initial ecosystem}, series = {Biogeosciences}, volume = {10}, journal = {Biogeosciences}, doi = {10.5194/bg-10-8283-2013}, pages = {8283 -- 8303}, abstract = {We investigated surface and vegetation dynamics in the artificial initial ecosystem "Chicken Creek" (Lusatia, Germany) in the years 2006-2011 across a wide spectrum of empirical data. We scrutinized three overarching hypotheses concerning (1) the relations between initial geomorphological and substrate characteristics with surface structure and terrain properties, (2) the effects of the latter on the occurrence of grouped plant species, and (3) vegetation density effects on terrain surface change. Our data comprise and conflate annual vegetation monitoring results, biennial terrestrial laser scans (starting in 2008), annual groundwater levels, and initially measured soil characteristics. The empirical evidence mostly confirms the hypotheses, revealing statistically significant relations for several goal variables: (1) the surface structure properties, local rill density, local relief energy and terrain surface height change; (2) the cover of different plant groups (annual, herbaceous, grass-like, woody, Fabaceae), and local vegetation height; and (3) terrain surface height change showed significant time-dependent relations with a variable that proxies local plant biomass. Additionally, period specific effects (like a calendar-year optimum effect for the occurrence of Fabaceae) were proven. Further and beyond the hypotheses, our findings on the spatiotemporal dynamics during the system's early development grasp processes which generally mark the transition from a geo-hydro-system towards a bio-geo-hydro system (weakening geomorphology effects on substrate surface dynamics, while vegetation effects intensify with time), where pure geomorphology or substrate feedbacks are changing into vegetation-substrate feedback processes.}, language = {en} } @misc{SchaafHuettlScullion, author = {Schaaf, Wolfgang and H{\"u}ttl, Reinhard F. and Scullion, John}, title = {Preface: EUROSOIL 2004 Symposium in Freiburg, Germany}, series = {Water, Air \& Soil Pollution: Focus}, volume = {6}, journal = {Water, Air \& Soil Pollution: Focus}, number = {3-4}, issn = {1573-2940}, doi = {10.1007/s11267-005-9020-3}, pages = {233 -- 234}, language = {en} } @misc{ZoennchenSchaafEsperschuetz, author = {Z{\"o}nnchen, Claudia and Schaaf, Wolfgang and Espersch{\"u}tz, J{\"u}rgen}, title = {Effect of litter addition on element leaching in young sandy soils}, series = {Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science}, volume = {177}, journal = {Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science}, number = {4}, issn = {1522-2624}, doi = {10.1002/jpln.201300383}, pages = {585 -- 595}, abstract = {The knowledge about element leaching and biogeochemical cycles during initial stages of soil development is very limited. Therefore, we studied the effects of parent material characteristics and plant litter addition on element leaching from young sandy soils in a microcosm experiment. Our objective was to evaluate the function of young soils as a source and/or sink for nutrients during initial pedogenesis and to identify main processes which are involved in the initial development of biogeochemical cycles. The main research questions were: (1) How do differences in parent material characteristics affect nutrient leaching?; and (2) How is nutrient leaching of young soils influenced by litter addition of different plant functional groups (e.g., legume and grass species)? Combined treatments of two minimally weathered parent materials (pure sand and loamy sand) with plant litter of two plant species (Lotus corniculatus L. and Calamagrostis epigejos L.) were investigated in a soil column experiment. In addition, control columns with parent material or plant litter only were included. Carbonate weathering as a main source for calcium leaching was induced by the moderately acidic irrigation solution used in the experiment. It was 7.5 fold greater for the loamy sand parent material compared to the pure sand despite lower carbonate contents in the loamy sand. Leaching of K was very low for both parent materials but greater for the loamy sand parent material, likely due to transfer processes from fixed to exchangeable potassium forms in the clay minerals of the loamy sand. Plant litter addition generally increased leaching losses. Carbonate dissolution was intensified by both plant litter types, especially by L. corniculatus, very likely due to H+ released during nitrification of N released from plant litter and an increase in partial pressure of CO2 from microbial respiration. In contrast, K was largely retained in the soils, probably due to fixation by clay minerals and microbial immobilization. Only the pure sand treated with L. corniculatus litter leached K, resulting in 4-6 fold greater leaching losses compared to all other treatments. Nitrogen released from L. corniculatus litter was almost completely nitrified and was nearly doubled as compared to that from C. epigejos, resulting in greater N leaching. The results of our study allow identifying the general function and processes of vegetation patches in young ecosystems formed as a result of initial parent material characteristics and invading vegetation with respect to litter decomposition, soil solution composition, nutrient retention and leaching, and effects on the soil mineral phase. These patterns are not mere additive effects of parent materials plus plant litter, but reflect differences in biogeochemical process intensities and could result in an increasing heterogeneity of soil properties, nutrient availability, and element leaching fluxes with time.}, language = {en} } @misc{HerbrichZoennchenSchaaf, author = {Herbrich, Marcus and Z{\"o}nnchen, Claudia and Schaaf, Wolfgang}, title = {Short-term effects of plant litter addition on mineral surface characteristics of young sandy soils}, series = {Geoderma}, volume = {239-240}, journal = {Geoderma}, issn = {0016-7061}, doi = {10.1016/j.geoderma.2014.10.017}, pages = {206 -- 212}, abstract = {Initial stages of soil development are characterized by structural changes of mineral surfaces over time. The specific surface area (SSA) is closely related to pedogenic properties and soil organic matter (SOM). Interactions between SOM and mineral surfaces induce quantitative and qualitative changes in SSA and corresponding soil properties. However, the knowledge about ranges, effects and mechanisms of organic coverage in the very initial phase of pedogenesis is very limited. Therefore, our objective was to study these processes in young sandy soils and the effects of plant litter addition. Soil samples taken from the constructed catchment "Chicken Creek" were used in a microcosm experiment over 80 weeks. The silt and clay fractions of samples (b63 μm) were analyzed before the experiment and after 40 and 80 weeks. The effects of litter addition and weathering on SSA were assessed using the BET-N2 sorption approach. We found increases of SSA between 16.4\% and 41.6\% within the 80 week experimental period, but a relative reduction in S. A due to organic coverage of these new surfaces after plant litter addition. The removal of the soil organic matter (SOM) by muffling increased SSA (6.8-12.9\%). The results for SSA corresponded to changes in surface specific parameters like cation exchange capacity (CEC), surface enthalpy and the fractional coverage of mineral surfaces by SOM. In conclusion, the results showed that the soilswere clearly in a very initial state of soil development. However, the potential of these young sandy soils to adsorb nutrients and soil organic matter as one of the main important soil functions clearly increased within the relatively short experimental period and changes in SSA indicate relatively large increases in mineral surfaces within short time periods during the initial phase of soil development compared to long-term pedogenesis.}, language = {en} } @misc{UlrichPiwczynskiZaplataetal., author = {Ulrich, Werner and Piwczynski, Marcin and Zaplata, Markus Klemens and Winter, Susanne and Schaaf, Wolfgang and Fischer, Anton}, title = {Small-scale spatial variability in phylogenetic community structure during early plant succession depends on soil properties}, series = {Oecologia}, volume = {175}, journal = {Oecologia}, number = {3}, doi = {10.1007/s00442-014-2954-2}, pages = {985 -- 995}, abstract = {During early plant succession, the phylogenetic structure of a community changes in response to important environmental filters and emerging species interactions. We traced the development of temperate-zone plant communities during the first 7 years of primary succession on catchment soils to explore patterns of initial species assembly. We found pronounced small-scale differences in the phylogenetic composition of neighbouring plant assemblages and a large-scale trend towards phylogenetic evenness. This small-scale variability appears to be mediated by soil properties, particularly carbonate content. Therefore, abiotic environmental conditions might counteract or even supersede the effects of interspecific competition among closely related species, which are usually predicted to exhibit patterns of phylogenetic evenness. We conclude that theories on phylogenetic community composition need to incorporate effects of small-scale variability of environmental factors.}, language = {en} } @misc{KwakChangNaethetal., author = {Kwak, Jin-Hyeob and Chang, Scott X. and Naeth, M. Anne and Schaaf, Wolfgang}, title = {Coarse Woody Debris Increases Microbial Community Functional Diversity but not Enzyme Activities in Reclaimed Oil Sands Soils}, series = {PLoS One}, volume = {10}, journal = {PLoS One}, issn = {1932-6203}, doi = {10.1371/journal.pone.0143857}, pages = {0143857}, abstract = {Forest floor mineral soil mix (FMM) and peat mineral soil mix (PMM) are cover soils commonly used for upland reclamation post open-pit oil sands mining in northern Alberta, Canada. Coarse woody debris (CWD) can be used to regulate soil temperature and water content, to increase organic matter content, and to create microsites for the establishment of microorganisms and vegetation in upland reclamation. We studied the effects of CWD on soil microbial community level physiological profile (CLPP) and soil enzyme activities in FMM and PMM in a reclaimed landscape in the oil sands. This experiment was conducted with a 2 (FMM vs PMM) × 2 (near CWD vs away from CWD) factorial design with 6 replications. The study plots were established with Populus tremuloides (trembling aspen) CWD placed on each plot between November 2007 and February 2008. Soil samples were collected within 5 cm from CWD and more than 100 cm away from CWD in July, August and September 2013 and 2014. Microbial biomass was greater (p<0.05) in FMM than in PMM, in July, and August 2013 and July 2014, and greater (p<0.05) near CWD than away from CWD in FMM in July and August samplings. Soil microbial CLPP differed between FMM and PMM (p<0.01) according to a principal component analysis and CWD changed microbial CLPP in FMM (p<0.05) but not in PMM. Coarse woody debris increased microbial community functional diversity (average well color development in Biolog Ecoplates) in both cover soils (p<0.05) in August and September 2014. Carbon degrading soil enzyme activities were greater in FMM than in PMM (p<0.05) regardless of distance from CWD but were not affected by CWD. Greater microbial biomass and enzyme activities in FMM than in PMM will increase organic matter decomposition and nutrient cycling, improving plant growth. Enhanced microbial community functional diversity by CWD application in upland reclamation has implications for accelerating upland reclamation after oil sands mining.}, language = {en} } @misc{KwakChangNaethetal., author = {Kwak, Jin-Hyeob and Chang, Scott X. and Naeth, M. Anne and Schaaf, Wolfgang}, title = {Coarse woody debris effects on greenhouse gas emission rates depend on cover soil type in oil sands reclamation}, series = {Applied Soil Ecology}, volume = {100}, journal = {Applied Soil Ecology}, issn = {0929-1393}, doi = {10.1016/j.apsoil.2015.12.006}, pages = {124 -- 134}, abstract = {Peat mineral soil mix (PMM) and forest floor mineral soil mix (FMM) are cover soils commonly used for land reclamation, while coarse woody debris (CWD) can be added to create structural diversity and provide an additional source of organic matter. However, the effect of cover soil type and CWD on emission rates of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide (CO₂) methane (CH₄) and nitrous oxide (N₂O) in reclaimed oil sands soils has not been studied. Soil respiration, CH₄ uptake and N₂O emission rates were studied in a factorial experiment consisting of 2 cover soils (FMM vs PMM) × 2 sampling distances from the CWD (near vs away from CWD). Greenhouse gas emission rates were measured in July, August, and September 2012 and 2013 using static chambers. Soil respiration rates were greater in FMM than in PMM regardless of the distance from CWD at each sampling time (p < 0.05). Rates ranged from 461 to 1148 and 293 to 677 mg CO2 m⁻²h⁻¹for FMM and PMM, respectively, in 2012, and from 355 to 1318 and 235 to 700 mg CO2 m⁻²h⁻¹, respectively, in 2013. The CWD increased soil respiration by 22-33\% in FMM but not in PMM. Soil respiration rates were positively related to microbial biomass carbon (p = 0.004) and nitrogen (p < 0.001). Soil respiration rates decreased from July to September in 2012 and 2013, and were positively related to soil temperature (p < 0.01) but not with soil water content measured at 5 cm depth. Methane uptake rates were greater in FMM (0.026-0.037) than in PMM (0.015-0.028 mg CH₄⁻²h⁻¹. The CWD increased CH4 uptake rates only in July and August 2012 in FMM, and were negatively related to soil water content (p < 0.001) but not to soil temperature. Nitrous oxide emission rates (0.001-0.016 mg N₂O m⁻²h⁻¹) were not affected by either cover soil type or CWD. Global warming potential of CO₂, CH₄ and N₂O effluxes was greater in FMM than in PMM and near CWD than away from CWD, especially in FMM. Our study demonstrates that applying CWD for oil sands reclamation increases organic matter decomposition (increased CO₂ evolution), driven by the effect on microbial populations. Results from this study provide support to findings in earlier studies that CWD application benefits vegetation establishment through enhancing soil processes in reclaimed oil sands lands.}, language = {en} }