| 项目编号: | 1353159
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| 项目名称: | OPUS: The function of dead wood in forest ecosystems: A synthesis for the next decade |
| 作者: | Mark Harmon
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| 承担单位: | Oregon State University
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| 批准年: | 2013
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| 开始日期: | 2014-04-15
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| 结束日期: | 2017-03-31
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| 资助金额: | USD146900
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| 资助来源: | US-NSF
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| 项目类别: | Standard Grant
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| 国家: | US
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| 语种: | 英语
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| 特色学科分类: | Biological Sciences - Environmental Biology
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| 英文关键词: | dead tree
; forest
; synthesis
; function
; dead wood
; many function
; forest stream
; forested ecosystem
; scientific synthesis
; forest organism
; forested landscape
; wood decomposition
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| 英文摘要: | Dead trees are part of every forested landscape and ecosystem, yet much remains to be learned about their role in these systems. Although the study of dead trees is in its infancy, a significant body of literature and associated data have become available in the last 25 years that can be used to describe the many functions of dead wood in forested ecosystems of the world. Over a two-year period this project will synthesize results from journal articles, past reviews, and data analyses related to the role of dead trees in forests leading to an updated synthesis in book form. Specific activities include: an updated literature review and analysis of the function of dead trees in forests of the world; reanalysis of long-term experimental data on wood decomposition; compilation of articles, images, and photographs related to dead trees; updating and expansion of previously published reviews and book chapters; and synthesis of all these materials into a book.
Dead trees are one of the most common objects in forests, yet their function is often ascribed as "waste". In reality dead trees serve many important ecological functions such as a habitat and a food source for a wide host of organisms, part of the physical structure in forest streams, a source of energy, water, carbon, and nutrients for forest organisms, as well as fuel for either human use or for wildfires. It is of critical importance in a world in which the number and volume of dead trees is likely to be increasing, that their role and dynamics be better understood not only by specialists but also by all those managing and/or using forests. This scientific synthesis therefore represents a major improvement in understanding a major component of all forests. To enhance public understanding and appreciation of this important natural resource a parallel project will create visual and written presentations of dead trees that will be distributed in multiple formats such as public displays and a popular book. |
| 资源类型: | 项目
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| 标识符: | http://119.78.100.158/handle/2HF3EXSE/97099
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| Appears in Collections: | 影响、适应和脆弱性
气候减缓与适应
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Mark Harmon. OPUS: The function of dead wood in forest ecosystems: A synthesis for the next decade. 2013-01-01.
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