Dear Dr Granath,

Many thanks for posting detailed responses to the reviewer queries. I'd like to ask you to upload the revised manuscript that incorporates the changes you outline in your response documents. This revised manuscript will be reviewed again before a final decision regarding acceptance.

Best wishes,
Jens-Arne Subke

Dear Dr Granath,

Thank you for your considerable work in revising your manuscript. I have received an additional report from one of the earlier reviewers who is satisfied that you have addressed all significant concerns.
Please note the remaining small requests from the referee that I would like you to incorporate into our manuscript. I particularly support the formulation of clear research hypotheses at the end of the introduction, where so far it seems that your aim was "to have a look what a fire does". So rather than outline a list of measurements, present objectives or (ideally:) hypotheses for your investigation of specific aspects of forest biogeochemistry following fire.

Best wishes,
Jens-Arne Subke

Dear Dr Granath,

The re-phrased paragraph is fine, thank you for making this change.

Whilst looking through the manuscript, I noticed that you switch between "burned" and "burnt" repeatedly. It would be best to keep this consistent (I have no preference for which one to use). Could I ask you to do a quick find/replace on the manuscript and resubmit? No other changes required, so it's really a very final detail (sorry!).

Best wishes,
Jens-Arne Subke