Forest Soil and Water Biogeochemistry

The most interesting insight into forests is the whole ecosystem approach. The composition of atmospheric depositions, soil parameters and the status of forest vegetation are inevitably interconnected, and every forest belongs to some catchment, thus affecting the quality of freshwater. Biogeochemical fluxes through forest ecosystems could be altered by disturbances, offering the opportunity to study biogeochemical cycles during rapidly changing conditions. Moreover, natural or anthropogenic forest disturbances may temporarily affect forest functions (e.g., carbon sequestration) and increase the risk of soil/land degradation.

The aim of this Special Issue is to cover the broader area of biogeochemistry of forested areas, including atmospheric depositions, forest soil chemistry and biochemistry, as well as the chemistry and biochemistry of freshwater (streams, lakes) in forested catchment. Multidisciplinary studies focusing on at least two of the abovementioned aspects are highly welcome. We also encourage authors to submit review papers.   

Dr. Jiří Kaňa
Prof. Dr. Snežana Belanović-Simić
Guest Editors

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