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Fine wood decay studies across western USA, North Carolina, USA, Mexico and Russia, 1989 to 2015

DB Code: 
TD021
Abstract: 

This study was established to examine the loss of mass and changes in nutrient content of fine woody debris in various ecosystems. Also examined was the effect of piece size, position (aboveground, belowground, or suspended), and species on loss of mass over time.

Study date: 
October 15, 1985 to October 29, 2015
Full Data page link: 
https://andlter.forestry.oregonstate.edu/data/abstract.aspx?dbcode=TD021
Researchers: 

Becky Fasth, Jay M. Sexton, Mark E. Harmon

Purpose: 

This study was established to examine the loss of mass and changes in nutrient content of fine woody debris in various ecosystems. Also examined was the effect of piece size, position (aboveground, belowground, or suspended), and species on loss of mass over time.