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method > sampling method > litter trap

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litter trap  

Definition

  • Sampling method used to collect the input of litter from vegetation (litterfall). The method is used to estimate aboveground litter input. Litter is made of foliage, flower, fruits, branches, seeds falling down from vegetation. Traps can be square or circular, of different size (0.16 m2, 0.25 m2, 0.50 m2)

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  • litter traps

Note

  • [controlled by ] Giorgio Matteucci , 23/05/2013" , "[source of definition ] Expert

Creator

  • herbert.schentz@umweltbundesamt.at

URI

http://vocabs.lter-europe.net/EnvThes/20133

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