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Humus is essential for storing water and nutrients and for increasing the forests’ resilience.

The picture shows the soil profile of a forest. The A (or upper) horizon is formed by a massive humus layer. The surface is covered in twigs, cones and needles.
Source: SoilPaparazzi / stock.adobe.com

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