Preferred Term:
coarse woody debris
Definition:
Large dead woody material such as fallen trees and branches in various stages of decomposition that provides nutrient capital to forest resources and serves as habitat in forest and riparian ecosystems. May serve a geomorphic function in stream channels.
Concept Schemes:
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Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- large woody debris
- coarse woody habitat
- CWD (coarse woody debris)
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/104904
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