LTER Network Office Publication #20: Guidelines for Measurements of Woody Detritus in Forest Ecosystems. This publication describes some of the most common methods used to quantify the amount and dynamics of woody detritus in forest ecosystems. A hierarchical scheme is presented that will help assure data comparability for intersite studies.
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