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Stand Density and Litter Depth of Pinus patula

Published in: South African Forestry Journal
Volume 124 , issue 1, pages: 43–49

DOI: 10.1080/00382167.1983.9628863

Author(s): C.J. SchutzNatal Forestry Research Centre, , B.V. BredenkampNatal Forestry Research Centre, , M.A. HerbertNatal Forestry Research Centre, ,

Keywords: Litter, Pinus patula, C.C.T., stand density,

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Abstract

Investigation of litter layers in a Pinus patula spacing experiment showed the depth of such layers to be independent of stand stocking levels. The relationship between the depth and oven-dry mass of litter is curvilinear.

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