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Old May 7, 2007   #19
creister
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Just add it all. The rain forests have a very deep layer of constantly decaying organic matter. We all recognize the remarkable amount of plant growth in those areas. It is this layer of "compost" that allows such remarkable growth. The actual soil of the rain forests is very oxidized and has very low fertility without the layer of compost. That is why the rain forests don't grow back when they are cleared for farming.
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