Soil agrophysical characteristic of second growth aspen woods in South Angara region

The results of soil studies conducted in young and middle-aged aspen woods of sedge-mixed grass type formed on pine cuttings are given in the article. The certain deterioration of the upper soil horizon basic agrochemical and agro-physical characteristics, due to the cutting negative effects is revealed. However, under the influence of aspen wood plant components there is a gradual recovery of the initial soil indices, where the active sod process plays the main role.