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A litter decomposition model was developed as part of a watershed modelingeffort. This model simulates weekly dry weight changes in woody and non-woody litter (01), incorporated litter layer (02), and soil organic matter.Processes simulated by the model include: litterfall by component, rootturnover, respiration, decomposition, and organic matter transport. Datafrom the A. E. Thompson Experimental Forest in Washington were used to
test the model. Results were consistent with observed behavior and publishedvalues for the nonwoody litter and the two soil compartments. Resultsindicate that the woody litter compartment may need to be further dividedaccording to particle size.