Tree Species Composition Influences Nitrogen Loss From Forests
Monday, March 16, 2009 - 13:35
in Earth & Climate
The Catskill Mountains receive some of the highest nitrogen deposition rates in North America due to pollutants drifting, and a recent study in this region demonstrates how some forested watersheds are more capable than others in absorbing nitrogen. While nitrogen is an important nutrient for plant growth, excess levels are capable of acidifying soils and decreasing water quality.
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