Question

what is compaction in ecology

Answer 1

The health and structure of trees are reflections of soil health. Theecological processes which govern tree survival and growth are concentrated around the soil / root interface. ... There are few soil areas without some form or extent of soilcompaction. Soil compaction is a fact of life for trees and tree managers.

Answer 2

Compaction means the process by which the pressure on buried solid material causes the material to stick together and change to rock.