Organic Matter Decomposition following Harvesting and Site Preparation of aForested Wetland

摘要

The cotton strip assay (CSA) was used to measure the effect of harvesting and twodifferent site preparation treatments, bedding and trenching, on organic matter decomposition in a forested wetland. A Latin square experimental design was used to determine the effect of harvesting, site preparation, and relative position within the wetland on organic matter decomposition at soil depths of 5, 10, and 20 cm. Repeated measures analysis of variance was used to test for treatment effects on organic matter decomposition, soil temperature, and soil oxidation depth.