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Leaf Litter as a Killer

A. Koroleff

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Journal of Forestry

Volume

52

Issue

3

First Page

178

Last Page

182

Publication Date

1954

Abstract

In addition to their passive role in forest soil development, dead leaves while still firm, often play in forestry the aggressive and important role of a villain. More often than is noted, abundant leaf litter exercises a serious adverse influence on the regeneration of desirable forest species in mixedwood. Research is needed to ascertain the, degree of harm being done by dead leaves, in relation to the major variables, and to find practical means for minimizing such damage.

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