We examined the effects of wild boar rooting on soil properties

The rooting activity of the native wild boar (Sus scrofa), which has shown invasive-like expansion in recent decades, plays a significant role in shaping ecosystem processes by altering the physical and chemical properties of soil, particularly on sloped terrains. These effects are strongly mediated by vegetation cover, as shrub encroachment influences soil nutrient dynamics, soil water balance, and erosion intensity. In this context, a recent study by the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences investigated how wild boar rooting, slope position, and shrub encroachment interactively affect soil chemical properties in a slightly eroded grassland in Budapest.