Forest Sensitivity to Acid Deposition

In New England and Eastern Canada
 

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Project Timeline

  • 1999-2000:  the FMWG developed an assessment approach which was vetted by an international panel of ecosystem scientists.

  • 2000 – 2003:  the FMWG conducted a pilot study involving assessments of forest sensitivity in Vermont and Newfoundland.  The group then solicited, received, and incorporated feedback from federal, state, and private forestry professionals and scientists.

  • The pilot study report was presented to the Governors and Premiers in September 2003.

  • In late 2003 preliminary regional assessments for MA and PQ were completed.

  • During 2004 work is underway on NH, RI, CT, NB, NS, and ON.  We are seeking funding to begin the assessment process in ME.

  • Additional research activities include: site-specific assessments, ground-truth and accuracy assessments, comparative studies with forest health measurements, and collaborative research.

  • If funding becomes available, sensitivity assessments for the remaining jurisdictions could be completed by 2005.