Spatial variation of soil macrofauna and nutrients in tropical agricultural systems influenced by historical charcoal production in South Nandi, Kenya

The charcoal sector constitutes an important source of employment and revenue for many tropical agroecosystems. Better understanding of the effects of charcoal-making is thus warranted to guide actions aimed at minimising environmental externalities. Conversion of trees to charcoal eliminates canopy effects associated with the living trees while at the same time creates new conditions in and around spots where the charcoal is produced due to...