Manejo e conservação do solo em plantios comerciais de madeira no estado de mato grosso do sul: uma revisão integrativa da literatura

Abstract

This integrative review synthesizes evidence on soil management and conservation in commercial wood plantations, focusing on the edaphoclimatic and operational context of Mato Grosso do Sul (MS), Brazil. Scientific databases and gray literature were screened to identify site preparation, traffic/harvesting, and residue management practices that mitigate compaction, erosion, and hydrological losses while sustaining stand productivity. Evidence supports low-disturbance approaches, including row-restricted preparation and localized subsoiling when warranted by physical diagnosis; traffic control via permanent skid trails, moisture-aware scheduling, and, where feasible, harvesting systems that reduce machine passes; and continuous surface protection through litter and harvest residue retention. Sandy soil and slope positions require additional safeguards, such as buffer strips and operational exclusion during rainy periods. The review emphasizes practical monitoring indicators (cone penetration resistance, bulk density, macroporosity, and infiltration) and identifies gaps on post-compaction recovery trajectories and residue-cover thresholds for sandy environments. Overall, a site-diagnosis-driven operational design combining low disturbance, continuous surface cover, and controlled traffic lowers physical-hydrological risks and sustains productivity in MS when paired with systematic field monitoring.