Fig. 7: Litter accumulation in long unburnt Wombat Forest, near Daylesford, Vic. | Nature Communications

Fig. 7: Litter accumulation in long unburnt Wombat Forest, near Daylesford, Vic.

From: Litter accumulation and fire risks show direct and indirect climate-dependence at continental scale

Fig. 7: Litter accumulation in long unburnt Wombat Forest, near Daylesford, Vic.

A This forest is dominated by Eucalyptus rubida (Candlebark) along with E. radiata (Narrow leaf peppermint). B Shed bark and twigs decompose much more slowly than foliage. C Litter sampling is aided by distinct boundaries from litter (Oi+Oe) to humified material (Oa), and from Oa to mineral soil.

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