twigs, leaves and branches which fall from trees to the ground) plays a substantial role in nutrient recycling and has been measured at 9.45 tonnes per hectare in mature forest. Leaf litter fall and nutrient cycling of calcium, potassium and magnesium in mature forest is the highest reported for any eucalypt forest.
In mature forests, decomposed plant material from trees, including twigs, leaves, and branches that have fallen to the ground, plays a vital role in nutrient recycling and has been quantified at 9.45 tonnes per hectare. The decomposition of leaf litter and cycling of essential minerals such as calcium, potassium, and magnesium in these ecosystems is exceptional among eucalypt forests.