Decomposition dynamics of coarse woody debris of three important central European tree species

Background Coarse woody debris (CWD) is an important element of forest structure that needs to be considered when managing forests for biodiversity, carbon storage or bioenergy. To manage it effectively, dynamics of CWD decomposition should be known. Methods Using a chronosequence approach, we...

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Main Authors: Steffen Herrmann, Tiemo Kahl, Jürgen Bauhus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2015-10-01
Series:Forest Ecosystems
Online Access:http://www.forestecosyst.com/content/2/1/27