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Microbial Processes > Long-Term Soil Productivity (LTSP) Study > Objectives of this Study

  1. Quantify the effects of soil disturbance on soil productivity.

  2. Validate standards and methods for soil quality monitoring.

  3. Understand the fundamental relationships between soil properties, long-term productivity, and forest management practices.

  4. Evaluate the potential for mitigating the adverse effects of disturbance.

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