Methods

Our methods used in the study of soil, forests, chemistry, biology, modelling etc.

Sampling

ICP Forests program
ICP Forests program - Intensive monitoring plots (Level II)
ICP Forests program - Sampling and Analysis of Soil

Surveys carried out within the intensive monitoring programme (Level II)

Survey	Frequency
Crown condition	annually
Foliar chemistry	every 2 years
Soil chemistry	every 10 years
Tree growth	every 5 years
Ground vegetation	every 5 years
Stand structure incl. deadwood	test phase ongoing
Epiphytic lichens	test phase ongoing
Soil solution chemistry	continuously
Atmospheric depostition	continuously
Ambient air quality	continuously
Meteorology	continuously
Phenology	several times per year
Litterfall	continuously
Remote sensing	preferably at plot installation

Laboratory experiments

Matucha et al. 2007, Soil Biology & Biochemistry 39, 382-385.
Clarke et al. 2009, Environmental Science & Pollution Research 16, 127-143.
Rohlenová et al. 2009, Environmental Science & Technology 43, 3652-3655.

Modeling

DyDOC model
Michalzik, B.; Tipping, E.; Mulder, J.; Lancho, J. F. G.; Matzner, E.; Bryant, C. L.; Clarke, N.; Lofts, S.; Esteban, M. A. V. , Modelling the production and transport of dissolved organic carbon in forest soils. Biogeochemistry. 2003, 66 (3), 241-264.
Michalzik, B.; Kalbitz, K.; Park, J. H.; Solinger, S.; Matzner, E., Fluxes and concentrations of dissolved organic carbon and nitrogen – a synthesis for temperate forests. Biogeochemistry. 2001, 52 (2), 173-205.
Michalzik, B.; Matzner, E., Dynamics of dissolved organic nitrogen and carbon in a Central European Norway spruce ecosystem. European Journal of Soil Science. 1999, 50 (4), 579-590.