Effects Of Acid Deposition On The Forests Of Europe And North America

Author : George H. Tomlinson, II
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1990-04-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 0849347203

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Effects of Acid Deposition on the Forests of Europe and North America by George H. Tomlinson, II Pdf

The objective of this book is to outline the serious dangers to the soil and forest as a result of continuing emissions of acid-producing gases, thus pointing to the urgent need of their reduction. This volume reviews relevant information dealing with changes due to acidification of the soil and with the physiological processes of the tree involved in nutrient uptake, transfer, and utilization as well as with the nature and degree of damage that has occurred. Written in a comprehensive format, it discusses the importance of viable forests, the vital role of nutrients in the structure and physiology of the tree, and the relevance of prior dieback episodes. This is a valuable resource for those interested in forestry, environmental science, and the pulp and paper industry.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Agriculture. Subcommittee on Forests, Family Farms, and Energy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Acid deposition
ISBN : UVA:X030228581

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Review the Effects of Acid Deposition and Other Air Pollutants on Forest Productivity; Forest Ecosystems and Atmospheric Pollution Research Act of 1985; and the Endangered Forest Research Act of 1985 by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Agriculture. Subcommittee on Forests, Family Farms, and Energy Pdf

Author : Sandra Postel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Nature
ISBN : UCAL:B4319646

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Air Pollution, Acid Rain, and the Future of Forests by Sandra Postel Pdf

This book traces centuries of human use and abuse of forest ecosystems by discussing past decades of intense burning, grazing, and timber cutting that added to the natural acidification of the soil. Air pollutants and acids generated by industrial activities worldwide are also considered. Many forests in Europe and North America now receive as much as 30 times more acidity than they would if rain or snow were falling through a pristine atmosphere; ozone levels in many rural areas of Europe and North America are now regularly in the range known to damage trees. The book is organized into six sections, an introduction and bibliography of cited references. Major topic areas discussed include: (1) signs of forest destruction worldwide; (2) pathways of pollution that in most cases are traced back to sulfur and nitrogen oxides emitted during the burning of fossil fuels; (3) economic and ecological reality of forest destruction; (4) controlling emissions through requirements for effective technology; (5) international cooperation as an essential factor in controlling a wholesale continental pollution trade; and (6) the emerging realization of the potential economic and ecological consequences of acid rain and air pollution. (BC)

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Acid pollution of rivers, lakes, etc
ISBN : UOM:39015022534062

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Ecological Effects of Acid Deposition by Anonim Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Agriculture. Subcommittee on Forests, Family Farms, and Energy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Acid rain
ISBN : STANFORD:36105045082539

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Forest Ecosystems and Atmospheric Pollution Research Act of 1987 by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Agriculture. Subcommittee on Forests, Family Farms, and Energy Pdf

Author : Donald Adams
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 558 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461583509

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Acid Deposition: Environmental, Economic, and Policy Issues by Donald Adams Pdf

Concern about acid deposition, commonly referred to as acid rain, as a widespread pollution problem with severe ecological consequences has heightened public awareness. Many authorities fear that acid deposition may be the worst environmental crisis of our industrialized society because of both the global implications and possible widespread, irreversible damage to lakes, soils, and forested ecosystems. Neither state nor international boundaries are exempt from the transport and deposition of airborne pollutants resulting from local and distant emission sources. The dilemma and debate will continue as long as society requires fossil fuels for its energy needs without regard to emission constraints. This book started as a modest attempt to provide a status report on atmospheric transport, the chemical processes which produce acidifying agents, and resultant ecological and economic consequences. The materials in this book have been substantially revised from those presented at the conference in 1983. It became obvious that additional chapters were required when sudden and profound changes occurring in European forests were reported. It is felt that perhaps such damages could be an early warning to forested ecosystems in the northeastern United States and Canada as well as other places throughout the world. Most importantly, it is essential that gained scientific knowledge be translated into required legislation - a section on Policy Issues was incorporated to address these concerns. It is hoped that the reader will become informed and concerned enough to be involved in ll this IIglobal debate. Donald D. Adams Halter P.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Acid precipitation (Meteorology)
ISBN : UIUC:30112099828938

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Acid Rain Bibliography by Anonim Pdf

Author : W. O. Binns
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Acid precipitation (Meteorology)
ISBN : IND:30000130719044

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Acid Rain and Forestry by W. O. Binns Pdf

Author : Thomas C. Hutchinson,M. Havas
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 650 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461330332

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Effects of Acid Precipitation on Terrestrial Ecosystems by Thomas C. Hutchinson,M. Havas Pdf

This volume contains papers presented at a NATO Advanced Research Institute, sponsored by their Eco-Sciences Panel, on "The effects of acid precipitation on vegetation and soils," held at Toronto, Canada from May 22-26, 1978. The organizing expenses and greater part of the expenses of the speakers and chair~en were provided by N.A.T.O. The scientific programme was planned by T. C. Hutchinson together with an international planning committee of G. Abrahamsen (Norway), G. Likens (U.S.A.), F.E. Last (U.K.), C.O. Tamm (Sweden) and B. Ulrich (W. Germany). Many of the dimensions of the 'acid rain' problem are common to countries of northern Europe and North America. The developing awareness over the past ten years of the international nature of the acid rain phenomenon has lead to studies documenting damaging effects on susceptible freshwater bodies. Large areas of the Canadian Pre-Cambrian Shield, with its extension into the United States, and the granitic areas of southern Norwayand Sweden contain lakes which are in the process of acidification. The biological resources of these affected areas are of considerable national concern. However, while clearly damaging effects of acidification on freshwater systems have been well documented, the impact of acid precipitation on terrestrial systems has not been so well understood.

Author : James W.S. Longhurst
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642764738

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Acid Deposition by James W.S. Longhurst Pdf

The subject of acid deposition remains one of the most urgent of our contemporary environmental problems. Research programmes are continually redefming our understanding of cause and effect and hence the continuing need for a timely and authoritative series addressing these issues. This volume seeks to review and defme our contemporary understanding of acid deposition by reference to new international data and as a consequence assist the definition of our future research requirements and policy developments. International contributions to the volume are drawn from the Federal Republic of Germany, the U.S.A., Canada, Brazil, Switzerland, Austria, Israel, France and the United Kingdom. Some of these nations have experienced acid deposition on a regional scale for considerable periods of time; for others the phenomenon is an emerging problem. This collection of papers has been compiled by invitation to eminent members of the acid deposition research community and by selection from a carefully targeted call for papers. It is primarily designed to meet the needs of researchers, lecturers and postgraduate students in environmental disciplines and for environmental policy makers. It is of interest to professionals in related disciplines and essential as a reference text for libraries. The volume is divided into four broad themes: Emissions, chemistry and deposition; Ecosystem effects (freshwater, soils and forest systems); Effects on structural materials; Mitigation, control and management. Each of these sections provides an overview of contemporary understanding, presents new experimental or field evidence and provides guidance for our future research agenda.

Author : John D. Baines
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0811423859

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Acid Rain by John D. Baines Pdf

Discusses the vast contamination of forests and lakes throughout the world by the acidity in the rainfall.

Author : Pamela Harter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Acid deposition
ISBN : MINN:31951D00519387R

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Acidic Deposition by Pamela Harter Pdf

Author : American Forestry Association
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Acid rain
ISBN : WISC:89075315093

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White Paper on the Forest Effects of Air Pollution by American Forestry Association Pdf

Author : Chris C. Park
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2013-10-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781134671328

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Acid Rain (Routledge Revivals) by Chris C. Park Pdf

This title, first published in 1987, provides an authoritative account of both the science and the politics of acid rain. Chris Park places the debates surrounding acid rain in context, and examines the full implications of scientific studies and the effects of acid rain on surface waters, soils and buildings. Evidence is drawn from around the world, including an examination of the damage in Scandinavia and Germany and the effects of acid rain in the U.K. and U.S.A. A comprehensive and relevant work, this is an important guide for students of geography, environment and sustainability and energy policy.

Author : M. Havas
Publisher : Springer
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1989-11-13
Category : Nature
ISBN : UOM:39015018331606

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Acidic Precipitation by M. Havas Pdf

Effects of acidic precipitation on trees; Effects of acidic precipitation on crops; Effects of acidic precipitation on soil productivity; Effects o acidic precipitation on stream ecosystems; Effects of acidic precipitation on lake ecosystems; Effects of acidic precipitation on forest ecosystems in North America; Effects of acidic precipitation on forest ecosystems in Europe; Effects of acidic precipitation on the biota of freshwater lakes; Effects of acidic precipitation on soil microorganisms; Aluminum toxicity and tolerance in plants; Index.