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Originally posted by BentNotTwisted
It seems the Fynbos is an arid region and that will affect the length of time something takes to degrade.
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No, its quite wet (>400mm pa). The limiting factor is that the moisture is seasonal and the temperature fluctuates as well. We have a mediterranean climate which = warm dry summers & cold wet winters.
For bacterial activity to be optimum, you need warm moist conditions. This explains the rapid decomposition of stuff in the Amazon (for example) and why your peel in the tundra could well stay there for 10 or more years.