Ecological functions of coarse woody debris in forest ecosystem

Abstract

Coarse woody debris is an important structure and function unit in forest ecosystem. This review analyzed the ecological functions of coarse woody debris in forest ecosystem and introduced several hotspots and existing problems in coarse woody debris research field. It is suggested that quantitative research should be intensified in the ecological demands of coarse woody debris for providing a technical guidelines in management of productivity, biodiversity and other ecological processes.

Keywords

Coarse woody debris / Ecological function / Biodiversity / Decomposition / S718.557 / B

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