Dynamic modelling of target loads of acidifying deposition for forest ecosystems in Flanders (Belgium)

doi:10.3832/ifor0484-002

The aim of this study was to determine target loads for acidification for representative forest ecosystems in Flanders (Belgium) using dynamic modelling. Target loads were calculated for 83 forest stands for which sufficient measurements were available. This dataset is considered to be representative for the Flemish forest area. It is concluded that, despite the inherent uncertainty in modelling soil acidification at a regional level, important N and S deposition reductions are needed to allow recovery of the Flemish forest soils.

Keywords

Acidifying deposition, Critical load, Ecosystem recovery, VSD model, Target load

Authors’ address

(1)

Laboratory of Forestry, Laboratory of Applied Physical Chemistry, Ghent University, Coupure links 653, 9000 Gent (Belgium)

(2)

Research Institute for Nature and Forest, Gaverstraat 4, 9500 Geraardsbergen (Belgium)

Corresponding author

J Staelens
Jeroen.Staelens@UGent.be

Citation

Staelens J, Neirynck J, Genouw G, Roskams P (2009). Dynamic modelling of target loads of acidifying deposition for forest ecosystems in Flanders (Belgium). iForest 2: 30-33. - doi: 10.3832/ifor0484-002

Academic Editor

Marcus Schaub

Paper history

Received: Mar 13, 2008
Accepted: Dec 09, 2008

First online: Jan 21, 2009
Publication Date: Jan 21, 2009
Publication Time: 1.43 months

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