Response of forest trees to sulfur, nitrogen, and associated pollutants

Technical Report · Sat Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1990

OSTI ID:6239245

Mattson, K G; Arnaut, L Y; Reams, G A; Cline, S P; Peterson, C E

The National Acid Precipitation Assessment Program created the Forest Response Program (FRP) to assess the effects of acidic deposition on trees and forests in regions of the United States. Research from the FRP and other programs is summarized in four Major Program Output documents that address policy questions regarding forest condition, mechanisms of effects of air pollutants, and projected responses of pollutants on forests. The document summarizes information available up to February, 1990. The major findings include several observations on mechanisms of effect. There is evidence that supports the hypothesis that acidic deposition alters soil chemical properties.

• Research Organization: Idaho Univ., Moscow, ID (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6239245
• Report Number(s): PB-90-270539/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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