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April 3, 2026Russian Journal of Ecology0 citations

Assessment of Tree Litterfall Dynamics in Korean-Pine–Broadleaved Forests

Formation and Fractional Composition of Tree litterfall in the Korean-pine–Broadleaved Forests of the Southern Sikhote-Alin

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GGG. A. GladkovaLSL. A. SibirinaAOA. M. Omel’ko

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Reports seasonal and spatial variations in litterfall composition in undisturbed forests, indicating environmental influences on forest health.

Key Points

  • The paper aims to assess the seasonal dynamics and spatial variations of tree litterfall in Korean-pine–broadleaved forests.
  • Collected litterfall samples from five permanent plots over one year.
  • Used ten 0.5 m2 litter traps on each sample plot.
  • Measured the mass and fractional compositions of litterfall components such as needles, leaves, and branches.
  • Average litterfall mass was 4.74 ± 0.13 t/ha, slightly exceeding long-term averages.
  • Increased leaf component and decreased needles, branches, and generative organs compared to past periods.
  • Litterfall composition varied by season and was influenced by environmental factors like wind.

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Gladkova et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69cf5cb15a333a821460a4dchttps://doi.org/10.1134/s1067413625601903
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