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Long-Term Soil Productivity Study:

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Microbial Processes Project Leader:
Debbie Page-Dumroese
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Microbial Processes > Long-Term Soil Productivity (LTSP) Study > Tour: 4 - Harvested Stand Measurements

Harvested Stand Measurements

  1. Stem analysis on trees to determine past rates of growth (OM1 and C1 approximates past management)
  2. Biomass of understory and litter layer

Measuring treesMeasuring trees
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Measuring downed woodDowned wood is measured before and after harvesting. (Diamond Lake LTSP site, WA)
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