Lichens and sulfur dioxide pollution in west central Scotland

Journal Article · Mon Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1973 · Northern Univ. Geogl. J.; ()

OSTI ID:5231014

O'Hare, G P

In west central Scotland a lichen-pollution study was undertaken in the summer of 1972: only vertical deciduous trees (non eutrophiated) were employed as the standard habitat. Since sulfur dioxide concentrations are alleviated by woodland shelter only those trees growing in isolation were selected. Trees standing along major roadways and those which could have been affected by agricultural sprays were avoided in the sample of sites. At each lichen station as many representative trees in the vicinity were investigated for the recording of pollution influenced lichen vegetation and flora. The spatial distribution of lichen observation stations involved in the pollution survey around the Glasgow area was evaluated. An attempt was made to sample fairly systematically in every direction at 2-3 km. within the test area.

• OSTI ID: 5231014
• Journal Information: Northern Univ. Geogl. J.; (), Journal Name: Northern Univ. Geogl. J.; () Vol. 10
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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