Mature Forests Protect Waterways From Nitrogen Pollution, Researchers Find

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By Yale Environment 360Oct 27, 2014, 12:00 pm39 pts
Forest top soils capture and stabilize nitrogen pollution very quickly but release it slowly, according to new research published in the journal Ecology. The findings indicate that mature forests may be providing an under-appreciated service by storing excess nitrogen, which can lead to algal blooms and…

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