DWM

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-006948",
  "term": "DWM",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "An abbreviation for Downed Woody Material, encompassing all dead woody debris on the forest floor, including fallen trees, branches, and fragments. This material contributes to soil organic matter, nutrient cycling, and water retention as it decomposes. Forest inventories measure DWM volume and decay class using methods like line-intercept sampling to assess fuel loads, carbon storage, and habitat quality.",
  "subject": "Forestry and timber",
  "translations": {
    "de": "DWM",
    "es": "DWM",
    "fr": "DWM"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/dwm/"
}