Description of the bio-geochemical cycle within a typical plantation forest, in the Southern Cape forest region of South Africa. The description includes a detailed look at the LFH horizons and breakdown of organic matter and release of plant-available nutrients from leaf litter down to the soil mineral layer.

Type of Case
Video or audio

Publisher
Virtual Soil Science Learning Resources

Region
Africa

Biome
Temperate, Tropical

Forest Type
Planted forest

Primary Designated Function
Protection of soil and water