Air pollution, acid rain, and the future of forests. Part I

Journal Article · Sun Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1984 · Am. For.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6675183

Postel, S

Part I of the Worldwatch Institute's study looks at countries in the temperate zone where forests show damage due to pollutants (the acid-forming sulfates and nitrates, gaseous sulfur dioxide, ozone, and heavy metals), which combine with natural acid-forming forest debris to threaten the future productivity of forest resources. The signs of damage to North American and central European trees include yellowed and prematurely dropped leaves and needles and a decline in growth rate, but the documentation provided by various studies is not consistent. The article also notes where there is debate over the link between acid decomposition and pollutants with tree damage. l table.

• Research Organization: Worldwatch Inst., Washington, DC
• OSTI ID: 6675183
• Journal Information: Am. For.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. For.; (United States) Vol. 90:7; ISSN AMFOA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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