Abstract
Forest decline is a popular topic of the 1980s. Forest and tree decline was likewise a popular topic 20 to 30 years ago. What is forest decline and what makes it a popular topic at certain points in time and a neglected topic at others? This paper will attempt to provide some perspective on the decline topic by comparing and contrasting various concepts of decline. Forest decline and acidic deposition are often drawn together. An understanding of the possible role of acidic deposition as a causal factor in forest decline can only come from consideration of the interactions of acidic deposition with other biotic and environmental factors on tree health.
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Manion, P.D. (1987). Decline as a Phenomenon in Forests: Pathological and Ecological Considerations. In: Hutchinson, T.C., Meema, K.M. (eds) Effects of Atmospheric Pollutants on Forests, Wetlands and Agricultural Ecosystems. NATO ASI Series, vol 16. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-70874-9_19
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