litter type median max. saturation (lab experiments) mean litter weight at the site estimated mean saturation estimated mean saturation resulting mean storage potential
gwater /gdryweight [g m-2] mm [%] gwater /gdryweight [mm]
broadleaf litter 4.8 400 1.9 70 3.4 1.3
needle litter 2.5 1230 3.1 70 1.8 2.2
deadwood 1.7 412 0.7 50 0.85 0.4
total - - - - 2.2