This field experiment evaluates integrated soil management in poplar plantations using compost, industrial hemp cover crops, and roller-crimping. A factorial design tests the individual and combined effects of these practices on soil organic matter, water retention, and biodiversity.
The study examines how their interactions influence soil properties, vegetation dynamics, and invertebrate communities. By generating empirical evidence on regenerative strategies, it assesses their capacity to enhance soil functionality, carbon sequestration, and ecosystem resilience, while providing scalable, nature-based solutions for sustainable forestry systems.