Decay Rates - Georgian Bay Islands

Measuring decay rate in GBINP allows tracking changes in soil condition and processes. Decay rate was measured by placing wooden sticks in different forest plots and comparing dry wieghts of the sticks before and after the placement, in approximately one year.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 19:09 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 19:09 (UTC)
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title_fr Taux de décomposition - Îles-de-la-Baie-Georgienne
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