Agricultural and Biological Sciences
7 years ago

Deciduous forests found to store more carbon and boost soil health.

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Korean Journal of Nature Conservation
A study on the Soil Carbon Cycle in Temperate Deciduous and Evergreen Coniferous Forests
Youn-Kyung MIN, Eun Hye Lee, JaeSeok Lee

Paper Summary

The study compared deciduous and coniferous forests in Goesan, Chungcheongbuk-Do. Deciduous forests had more litter and faster leaf litter decomposition. Deciduous forests also had higher soil carbon content and respiration rates compared to coniferous forests.

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