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Page 163
Likewise, light burning of the undergrowth in the correct season can reduce the
accumulation of litter which might later present a major fire hazard. In this way the
chances of a severe fire starting are minimized (Fig. 6.27). Some mature ...
Likewise, light burning of the undergrowth in the correct season can reduce the
accumulation of litter which might later present a major fire hazard. In this way the
chances of a severe fire starting are minimized (Fig. 6.27). Some mature ...
Page 246
The thick Ao horizon in pinewoods is thus less biologically active and
mineralization of organic matter is achieved less readily. Under these conditions,
Harrison quotes immobilization of phosphorus in the litter layer which may
sometimes be in ...
The thick Ao horizon in pinewoods is thus less biologically active and
mineralization of organic matter is achieved less readily. Under these conditions,
Harrison quotes immobilization of phosphorus in the litter layer which may
sometimes be in ...
Page 271
With a mull humus, plant debris decomposes rapidly and the litter layer of
undecomposed, recognizable plant remains is thin. Organic material becomes
quickly incorporated with the mineral fraction of the A1 horizon, forming relatively
stable ...
With a mull humus, plant debris decomposes rapidly and the litter layer of
undecomposed, recognizable plant remains is thin. Organic material becomes
quickly incorporated with the mineral fraction of the A1 horizon, forming relatively
stable ...
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Contents
Introduction | 3 |
Initial approaches to vegetation study | 12 |
Initial approaches to soil study | 34 |
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| Title | Basic Biogeography A Pearson education print on demand edition |
| Author | Nigel Pears |
| Edition | 2, illustrated, reprint |
| Publisher | Longman, 1985 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 6 Jan 2007 |
| ISBN | 0582301203, 9780582301207 |
| Length | 358 pages |
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