Litter-Lichen-Moss
The Litter-lichen-moss
stratum
describes each of the following layers:
- Litter: The
top layer of the forest or rangeland floor; composed of loose debris of
dead sticks, branches, twigs, dead grass, and recently fallen leaves or
needles that has been minimally altered by decomposition.
- Lichen: Ground
lichens occurring on rocks, bare ground or low vegetation.
- Moss: Low-growing
bryophytes; usually occurring in moist habitats.
Many
FCCS fuelbeds do not have a Litter-lichen-moss stratum or are missing
one or more layers. In these cases, some or all panels
are grayed
out and the "not present" button is checked.
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