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The acidification of surface waters is frequently ascribed to the impact of acidic precipitation in areas of acid susceptible lithology.3, 6, 17, 20 However, other explanations have been forwarded that centre upon changes in land use and management within lake catchments.
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Patrick, S.T., Stevenson, A.C. (1990). Acidified Welsh lakes: the significance of land use and management. In: Edwards, R.W., Gee, A.S., Stoner, J.H. (eds) Acid Waters in Wales. Monographiae Biologicae, vol 66. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-1894-8_7
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