Methods
Our methods used in the study of soil, forests, chemistry, biology, modelling etc.
Sampling
ICP Forests program
ICP Forests program - Intensive monitoring plots (Level II)
ICP Forests program - Sampling and Analysis of Soil
Surveys carried out within the intensive monitoring programme (Level II)
Survey | Frequency |
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Crown condition | annually |
Foliar chemistry | every 2 years |
Soil chemistry | every 10 years |
Tree growth | every 5 years |
Ground vegetation | every 5 years |
Stand structure incl. deadwood | test phase ongoing |
Epiphytic lichens | test phase ongoing |
Soil solution chemistry | continuously |
Atmospheric depostition | continuously |
Ambient air quality | continuously |
Meteorology | continuously |
Phenology | several times per year |
Litterfall | continuously |
Remote sensing | preferably at plot installation |
Laboratory experiments
Matucha et al. 2007, Soil Biology & Biochemistry 39, 382-385.
Clarke et al. 2009, Environmental Science & Pollution Research 16, 127-143.
Rohlenová et al. 2009, Environmental Science & Technology 43, 3652-3655.
Modeling
DyDOC model
Michalzik, B.; Tipping, E.; Mulder, J.; Lancho, J. F. G.; Matzner, E.; Bryant, C. L.; Clarke, N.; Lofts, S.; Esteban, M. A. V. , Modelling the production and transport of dissolved organic carbon in forest soils. Biogeochemistry. 2003, 66 (3), 241-264.
Michalzik, B.; Kalbitz, K.; Park, J. H.; Solinger, S.; Matzner, E., Fluxes and concentrations of dissolved organic carbon and nitrogen – a synthesis for temperate forests. Biogeochemistry. 2001, 52 (2), 173-205.
Michalzik, B.; Matzner, E., Dynamics of dissolved organic nitrogen and carbon in a Central European Norway spruce ecosystem. European Journal of Soil Science. 1999, 50 (4), 579-590.