Effects of different ecological management measures of urban forests on soil bacterial diversity

To enhance the sustainable development of urban ecosystems, understanding the responses of soil microbial diversity to different ecological management measures is essential. However, the primary factors driving soil microbial diversity in urban ecosystems remain largely unclear. In this study, we examined soil bacterial diversity in Shanghai Haiwan Forest Park and evaluated its responses to various ecological management measures. The results indicated that the different ecological management measures significantly affected soil bacterial diversity and that soil physicochemical properties (e.g., pH and AP) were crucial factors influencing bacterial diversity. In addition, the responses of soil bacterial diversity to management measures were not immediately apparent, and further research is needed to uncover potential patterns. This study provides empirical evidence supporting the integration of microbial diversity into urban ecological management strategies for the development of more effective land-use planning and conservation policies.