Voronezh, Russian Federation
The qualitative and quantitative composition of tree litter is essential for understanding biological cycling processes in forest ecosystems. This paper presents the results of two-year observations of tree litter in pine and oak forests of Voronezh. Field work was conducted on monitoring permanent test sites located in the "FOR&ST CARBON" area. Comparison of the fractional composition of seasonal tree litter in different conditions shows that the maximum amount is to be a fraction of leaf/ conifer and ranges from 58 to 81,5%, with a consistent trend of increasing mass from coniferous to deciduous forests.
tree litter, fractional composition of tree litter, forest ecosystems, suburban forests
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