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The Effect of Goose Grazing on Decomposition Processes in the Arctic
Entry ID: Decomposition_Ny_Alesund

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Summary
Abstract: One of the most important ecosystem processes is decomposition. Decomposition plays a key role in the nutrient cycle, and is one of the main factors limiting plant growth. In addition it can substantially influence species composition. Goose numbers have increased dramatically over the past 50 years mainly due to land use changes and a reduced hunting pressure in their wintering grounds. To ... View entire text
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  N: 78.91   S: 78.91   E: 11.93   W: 11.93
Min Altitude: 0M Max Altitude: 10M

Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator: Lise Fivez
Dataset Title: The effect of goose grazing on decomposition processes in the Arctic
Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 2007-07-01
Stop Date: 2010-06-30
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Use Constraints Please contact Lise Fivez for proper citation
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Ecosystem Management Research Group, University of Antwerp
Data Center URL: http://www.ua.ac.be/main.aspx?c=*ECOBE
Dataset ID: Decomposition Ny Alesund

Data Center Personnel
Name: LISE FIVEZ
Phone: +32 3 265.22.87
Fax: +32 3 265 22 71
Email: lise.fivez at ua.ac.be
Contact Address:
Universiteitsplein 1
City: Antwerpen
Postal Code: 2610
Country: Belgium
Personnel
LISE FIVEZ
Role: INVESTIGATOR
Phone: +32 3 265.22.87
Fax: +32 3 265 22 71
Email: lise.fivez at ua.ac.be
Contact Address:
Universiteitsplein 1
City: Antwerpen
Postal Code: 2610
Country: Belgium
Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2010-01-20
Last DIF Revision Date: 2010-01-22

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