Decomposition rates of coarse woody debris - review with particular emphasis on Australian tree species

Mackensen, Jens; Bauhus, Juergen; Webber, Edward J

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Decomposition rates of coarse woody debris - review with particular emphasis on Australian tree species

Date

2003

Authors

Mackensen, Jens

Bauhus, Juergen

Webber, Edward J

Publisher

CSIRO Publishing

Abstract

We reviewed the decay patterns and lifetimes (time to reach 95% mass loss) of coarse woody debris (CWD) on the forest floor. The objectives were to identify the factors influencing the decomposition process of CWD and to provide estimates of lifetimes for