Analysis of forest soil acidification processes in the area of NP 'Kopaonik'

Abstract

In the last two decades, S and N critical loads have been used as indicators of ecosystem sustainability to soil acidification. The effect of acidification on the soil in forest ecosystems and their further development was the subject of numerous studies, based on which several mathematical models were developed. This paper presents the results of the analysis of acidification processes in brown podzolic soil on granodiorites in the stands of spruce and spruce and fir in the area of NP 'Kopaonik'. Critical loads of sulphur and nitrogen in these soils are presented using VSD model.

Keywords

• acidification
• forest soil
• critical load
• VSD model
• NP 'Kopaonik'