Synopsis: |
New data from tree health surveys, controlled experiments and pollution monitoring networks have been reviewed in this book to assess the relative importance of atmospheric pollution as an influence on tree health in the UK. This is the second report of the UK Terrestrial Effects Review Group and, using a considerable amount of new evidence, they now conclude that the air pollution climate in some areas of the UK may be detrimental to tree health and that soil acidification is also a cause for concern. Their report provides an impartial and up-to-date analysis of tree health and their recommendations include suggestions for further avenues of research. This book should be of interest to environmental scientists, forestry specialists, soil scientists, pollution scientists, entomologists, mycologists, plant physiologists and climatologists with a special interest in trees. |