Got calcium? Mineral is key to restoring acid rain-damaged forests
Thursday, September 19, 2013 - 10:30
in Earth & Climate
Scientists have reversed the decline of a New Hampshire watershed by gradually adding calcium back into the soil over 15 years. The experimental forest had suffered depletion of key soil nutrients due to acid rain. The study not only illustrates the impact of acid rain, but a potential treatment to help reverse the damage.