Proposing a strict epidemiological methodology for setting empirical critical loads for nitrogen deposition

Sverdrup, Harald; Nihlgård, Bengt; Belyazid, Salim; Sheppard, Lucy J.. 2014 Proposing a strict epidemiological methodology for setting empirical critical loads for nitrogen deposition. In: Sutton, Mark A. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1342-2072; Mason, Kate E.; Sheppard, Lucy J.; Sverdrup, Harald; Haeuber, Richard; Hicks, W. Kevin, (eds.) Nitrogen deposition, critical loads and biodiversity. Dordrecht, Springer, 345-355.

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Abstract/Summary

Currently empirical critical loads are derived from manipulation experiments and field survey data and more recently these data have come under scrutiny as our understanding of how ecosystems respond to reactive nitrogen (Nr) deposition evolves. The importance of background nitrogen (N) deposition and the significance of the starting N capital, cumulative N, are now recognized. This has led to a credibility rating against which experimental data can be evaluated. However, there is still no robust and transparent system in place for setting empirical critical loads for nitrogen deposition. This chapter discusses some of the issues involved in the evaluation of the available data and proposes a testable approach to carry the system forward.

Item Type:	Publication - Book Section
Digital Object Identifier (DOI):	10.1007/978-94-007-7939-6_37
UKCEH and CEH Sections/Science Areas:	Dise
ISBN:	9789400779389
Additional Keywords:	critical loads, cumulative deposition, empirical model, epidemiology, nitrogen
NORA Subject Terms:	Atmospheric Sciences
Date made live:	03 Mar 2015 15:54 +0 (UTC)
URI:	https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/509940

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