Heat & Energy
Community & Economy
Conservation
Ecosystem Services
Biodiversity
Carbon Sequestration
Erosion Control for ES
Nutrient Cycling
Pollination Services
Pooled Ecosystem Services
Water Quality for ES
Wildlife Habitat for ES
Other Ecosystem Services
Forest Management
Fuels Reduction
Infrastructure
Restoration
Forest Products
Compendium References
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Nutrient CyclingNutrient Cycling is the process within an ecosystem where the breakdown of organic matter turns to useful nutrients for plants. Nutrients from the soil are absorbed into plant tissues such as leaves, stems, and flowers, which eventually fall to the ground and break down. This decomposition paired with mineral-bearing rocks and organic matter, like decomposing dead insects, dead animals and animal feces make up the ever turning Nutrient Cycle. Case Studies In this section you will find nutrient cycles that are valued in forest ecosystems through market systems. |
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