Research Article

Seasonal Decomposition Rates of Broadleaf and Conifer Wood Litter in Far Eastern Tropical Forest Communities

Table 1

Plot description (adapted from [18]).

DescriptionKarst forestLowland forestPine forest

Geographical coordinate119°44′14.9″E
05°01′46.8″S
119°46′35.0″E
04°58′06.9″S
119°45′56.7″E
05°00′17.3″S
Soil type and textureRendzina with clay texture and exposed limestone rocksCambisol with silty clay mixed with small, medium, and large stonesLuvisol with loamy texture
Altitude (masl)271563501
Age (years)455458
Density of tree diameter >5 cm/ha1,1251,6721,273
Basal area (cm2/ha)295,555.91467,459.63600,070.03