Daniel Markewitz
Daniel Markewitz
acid changes chemical exchange looked quantify rain soil studies
Most studies on acid rain have looked at the soil from one to 10 years or less, ... where we couldn't reliably quantify the chemical changes in the soil exchange complex.
benefit decade ecosystems following forest health improvement predicted science scientists shown soil sound
Soil scientists predicted this improvement more than a decade ago, ... and it has shown us that following sound science will benefit the health of the forest ecosystems in the long run.
add continue ensure growth major minerals nitrogen nutrients push shows study
This study shows us that as we continue to push growth in managed forests, we will have to add not just major nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorous, but also minerals such as calcium and potassium to ensure sustainable production,
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We found a dramatic increase in acidity and a steady depletion of nutrients over this 30-year period.