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5 year old burnt plot (of 2005) |
16 year old burnt plot (of 2005) |
30 year old burnt plot (of 2005) |
Research Outline (2005-2008)
Measurement of trees:
Set up of quadrates for monitoring vegetation dynamics and biomass;
Diameter measurement;
Stratified clip (make production structure and estimation of LAI);
Set litter traps for estimating the mass of litters;
Collect increment bore.
Measurement of soil:
Make soil profiles;
Sampling and measurement.
Measurement of micro-climate conditions:
Set some sensors (soil temperature, light condition).
Sponsored by Ministry of Environment, Japan
