Role of acid episodes in offsetting the recovery of streams from acidification

Kowalik, Renata Anna 2005. Role of acid episodes in offsetting the recovery of streams from acidification. PhD Thesis, Cardiff University.

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Abstract

6. These data illustrate that acid episodes still affect stream organisms in spite of continued recovery in air and water quality and this may be a sufficient explanation for slow biological recovery in many locations. Episodic effects may impose important controls on organisms as recovering sites reach the base-flow pH range 5.5-7. The strongest recommendation is for better understanding and monitoring of the hydrochemistry and biological effects of acid episodes as acid deposition abates.

Item Type:	Thesis (PhD)
Status:	Unpublished
Schools:	Biosciences
ISBN:	9781303201516
Funders:	DEFRA
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	30 March 2016
Last Modified:	10 Oct 2017 15:29
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/55989

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