Dynamics of Coarse Woody Debris Characteristics in the Qinling Mountain Forests in China

Coarse woody debris (CWD) is an essential component in defining the structure and function of forest ecosystems. Long-term dynamics of CWD characteristics not only affect the release rates of chemical elements from CWD, but also the species diversity of inhabiting plants, animals, insects, and micro...

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Main Authors: Jie Yuan, Shibu Jose, Xiaofeng Zheng, Fei Cheng, Lin Hou, Jingxia Li, Shuoxin Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-10-01
Series:Forests
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/8/10/403