Soil Chemical and Microbial Properties in a Mixed Stand of Spruce and Birch in the Ore Mountains (Germany)—A Case Study

A major argument for incorporating deciduous tree species in coniferous forest stands is their role in the amelioration and stabilisation of biogeochemical cycles. Current forest management strategies in central Europe aim to increase the area of mixed stands. In order to formulate statements about...

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Main Authors: Karoline Schua, Stefan Wende, Sven Wagner, Karl-Heinz Feger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-06-01
Series:Forests
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/6/6/1949