Decomposers and scavengers break down dead plants and animals. They also break down the waste (poop) of other organisms. Decomposers are very important for any ecosystem. If they weren't in the ecosystem, the plants would not get essential nutrients, and dead matter and waste would pile up.
I would say since 1996
Norway is currently storing 1 million tonnes of carbon dioxide each year since 1996 i guess for the safety
I believe the answer is tertiary