The contribution of litterfall (dead leaves, twigs, etc., fallen to the ground) and forest floor (organic residues such as in various stages decomposition, on top mineral soil) is fundamental both ecosystem sustainability soil greenhouse gases (GHG) exchange system with atmosphere. A focus forested wetlands particularly important, these systems account for a disproportionate amount global carbo...

Abstract The purpose of this study was to evaluate the importance litterfall as a link in biogeochemical cycling certain elements (C, N, P, K, Ca, Mg, Fe, Mn, Cu, and Zn) silver birch stands growing on post-arable soils under temperate climatic conditions (Poland). covered three sandy (21, 29, 40 years old) loamy (15, 33, 41 old). Litterfall collected during 2020–2021 analysed using standard pr...