(par 2.2.2. 3. ) Plant litter (wikipedia)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plant_litter From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Leaf litter, mainly White Beech, Gmelinaleichhardtii, from Black Bulga State Conservation Area, NSW, Australia Litterfall, plant litter, leaf litter, tree litter, soil litter, or duff, is dead plant material, such as leaves, bark, needles, and twigs, that has fallen to the ground. This detritus or dead organic material and its constituent nutrients are added to the top layer of soil, commonly known as the […]
(par 2.2.1. 6. ) DOM and Soil
Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. Organic matter decomposition and the soil food web Chapter 3. Natural factors influencing the amount of organic matter Chapter 5. Creating drought-resistant soil Chapter 6. Key factors in sustained food production Chapter 7. The role of conservation agriculture in organic matter deposition and carbon sequestration Chapter 8. Conclusions Chapter 1. […]
(par 2.2.1. 8) Fire and its Effects on the Environment
Environmental Effects USDA Forest Service Southern Region, February 1989; Technical Publication R8-TP 11 Prescribed burning has direct and indirect effects on the environment. Proper use of prescribed fire, and evaluation of the benefits and costs of a burn require knowledge of how fire affects vegetation, wildlife, soil, water, and air. Burning techniques and timing of […]