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Integrated ecological research of catchment-lake ecosystems in the Bohemian Forest (Central Europe): A preface

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The Bohemian Forest (Šumava, Böhmerwald) is situated in Central Europe and is among the most acidified lake districts in the world. Deposition of S and N compounds in the area rapidly increased between 1950 and 1980, and reached a maximum in the 1980s. During the 1990s, acid deposition decreased substantially, and current levels are comparable to the early 20th century for SO 2−4 and NH +4 , and to the mid 1960s for NO −3 . These changes in acid deposition have led to a partial recovery of the Bohemian Forest lakes. This paper provides an overview of previous research, and details on the organization and aims of current research on the Bohemian Forest lakes. Available historical data and regular monitoring (since 1984) provide a valuable background for long-term ecological research of the catchment-lake ecosystems that currently focuses on (i) chemical reversal and biological recovery of the lakes, (ii) acidification impacts on in-lake nutrient cycling, (iii) climatic effects on water chemistry, and (iv) catchment processes, including soil biogeochemistry and acidification impacts on vegetation.

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Kopáček, J., Vrba, J. Integrated ecological research of catchment-lake ecosystems in the Bohemian Forest (Central Europe): A preface. Biologia 61 (Suppl 20), S363–S370 (2006). https://doi.org/10.2478/s11756-007-0078-4

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