Assessment of the optimal time interval for repeated soil surveys at intensively monitored forest plotsW de Vries
Alterra Wageningen University and Research Centre, P O Box 47, 6700 AA, Wageningen, The Netherlands
J Environ Monit 11:2009-21. 2009
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Use of dynamic soil-vegetation models to assess impacts of nitrogen deposition on plant species composition: an overviewW de Vries
Alterra, Wageningen University and Research Centre, P O Box 47, 6700 AA Wageningen, The Netherlands
Ecol Appl 20:60-79. 2010
..Finally, there is a need for adaptation and upscaling of the models beyond the regions for which dose-response relationships have been parameterized, to make them generally applicable...
Impacts of sampling design and estimation methods on nutrient leaching of intensively monitored forest plots in the NetherlandsW de Vries
Alterra Soil Science Centre, Wageningen, The Netherlands
J Environ Monit 12:1515-23. 2010
..This illustrates that Al release, which is the clearest signal of soil acidification, is mainly due to the external input of SO(4) and NO(3)...
Evaluation of approaches to calculate critical metal loads for forest ecosystemsW de Vries
Alterra, Wageningen University and Research Centre, Soil Science Centre, Droevendaalse steeg 3, PO Box 47, 6700AA Wageningen, The Netherlands
Environ Pollut 157:3422-32. 2009
..Including the metal cycle has a small effect on the calculated critical loads. Results are discussed in view of the applicability of the critical load concept for metals in future protocols on the reduction in metal emissions...
Ecologically implausible carbon response?Wim de Vries
Alterra, Wageningen University and Research Centre, PO Box 47, 6700 AA Wageningen, The Netherlands
Nature 451:E1-3; discussion E3-4. 2008
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Modelling the impact of nitrogen deposition, climate change and nutrient limitations on tree carbon sequestration in Europe for the period 1900-2050Wim de Vries
Alterra, Wageningen University and Research Centre, PO Box 47, 6700 AA Wageningen, The Netherlands
Environ Pollut 159:2289-99. 2011
..However, its impact is reduced by nitrogen availability. Furthermore, limitations in base cations, especially magnesium, and in phosphorus may significantly affect predicted growth in the future...
Comparison of land nitrogen budgets for European agriculture by various modeling approachesW de Vries
Alterra, Wageningen University and Research Centre, P O Box 47, 6700 AA Wageningen, The Netherlands
Environ Pollut 159:3254-68. 2011
..7-6.3 Mton N yr(-1)). Unlike the overall EU estimates, the difference in N output fluxes between models is large at regional scale. This is mainly determined by N inputs, differences being highest in areas with high livestock density...
Element fluxes through European forest ecosystems and their relationships with stand and site characteristicsW de Vries
Alterra, Wageningen University and Research Centre, Droevendaalse steeg 3, P O Box 47, NL 6700 AA Wageningen, The Netherlands
Environ Pollut 148:501-13. 2007
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Transfer functions for solid-solution partitioning of cadmium for Australian soilsW de Vries
Alterra, Wageningen University and Research Centre, PO Box 47, 6700AA Wageningen, The Netherlands
Environ Pollut 159:3583-94. 2011
..Model predictions compared well with measurements of an independent data set, but there was a tendency to underestimate dissolved Cd concentrations of highly polluted soils...
Modelling the long-term soil response to atmospheric deposition at intensively monitored forest plots in EuropeGert Jan Reinds
Alterra, Wageningen University and Research Centre, Wageningen, The Netherlands
Environ Pollut 157:1258-69. 2009
..Maximum feasible reductions are also more effective in increasing pH and reducing aluminium concentrations, mostly below 'critical' values...
Uncertainties in critical loads and target loads of sulphur and nitrogen for European forests: analysis and quantificationGert Jan Reinds
Alterra, Wageningen University and Research Centre WUR, Wageningen, Netherlands
Sci Total Environ 408:1960-70. 2010
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Using advanced surface complexation models for modelling soil chemistry under forests: Solling forest, GermanyLuc T C Bonten
Alterra Wageningen UR, Soil Science Centre, PO Box 47, 6700 AA Wageningen, The Netherlands
Environ Pollut 159:2831-9. 2011
..Nevertheless, modelling results for major elements matched observations well. Further, trace metals were included in the model, also using the existing framework of SCMs. The model predicted sorption for most trace elements well...
Evaluation of the performance and limitations of empirical partition-relations and process based multisurface models to predict trace element solubility in soilsJan E Groenenberg
Alterra, Wageningen UR, PO Box 47, 6700 AA Wageningen, The Netherlands
Environ Pollut 166:98-107. 2012
..Predicted trends for oxy-anions agree well for both approaches but with larger (random) deviations than for cations...
Critical soil concentrations of cadmium, lead, and mercury in view of health effects on humans and animalsWim de Vries
Alterra, Wageningen University and Research Centre, Droevendaalse steeg 4, Atlas 104, P O Box 47, NL 6700 AA Wageningen, The Netherlands
Rev Environ Contam Toxicol 191:91-130. 2007
..Despite these uncertainties, the analyses indicate that present Cd concentrations in parts of the rural areas are in excess of the critical levels at which effects in both agricultural and nonagricultural systems can occur...
Differentiation of nitrous oxide emission factors for agricultural soilsJan Peter Lesschen
Alterra, Wageningen UR, P O Box 47, 6700 AA Wageningen, The Netherlands
Environ Pollut 159:3215-22. 2011
..The use of differentiated EFs, including different regional conditions, allows accounting for the effects of more mitigation measures and offers European countries a possibility to use a Tier 2 approach...
Relation between forest vegetation, atmospheric deposition and site conditions at regional and European scalesHan van Dobben
Alterra Green World Research, Droevendaalsesteeg 3, NL 6708 PB Wageningen, The Netherlands
Environ Pollut 158:921-33. 2010
..Time series of both vegetation and environment are needed to assess deposition effects in detail...
Impact of soil properties on critical concentrations of cadmium, lead, copper, zinc, and mercury in soil and soil solution in view of ecotoxicological effectsWim de Vries
Alterra, Wageningen University and Research Centre, Droevendaalse steeg 4, Atlas 104, P O Box 47, NL 6700 AA Wageningen, The Netherlands
Rev Environ Contam Toxicol 191:47-89. 2007
..Critical soil metal concentrations, related to the derived soil solution limits, can be described as a function of pH and organic matter and clay content, and varying about one order of magnitude between different soil types...
Critical levels of atmospheric pollution: criteria and concepts for operational modelling of mercury in forest and lake ecosystemsMarkus Meili
Stockholm University, Institute of Applied Environmental Research ITM, SE 106 91 Stockholm, Sweden
Sci Total Environ 304:83-106. 2003
..5 mg (kg dw)(-1) in soil organic matter. If environmental Hg concentrations are to be reduced and kept below these critical limits, virtually no man-made atmospheric Hg emissions can be permitted...
The Dutch N-cascade in the european perspectiveJan Willem Erisman
Energy Research Centre of The Netherlands ECN, P O Box 1, 1755 ZG Petten, The Netherlands
Sci China C Life Sci 48:827-42. 2005
..In addition, ways are presented to go forward to potentially solve the problems in a European perspective. Solutions include the improvement of nitrogen efficiencies in different systems, technological options and education...
NitroGenius: a nitrogen decision support system. A game to develop the optimal policy to solve the Dutch nitrogen pollution problemJan Willem Erisman
Department of Integrated Assessment, Energy Research Foundation, ECN, P O Box 1, 1755 ZG Petten, The Netherlands
Ambio 31:190-6. 2002
..About 50 teams played NitroGenius during the Second International Nitrogen Conference. The results show that careful planning and selection of abatement options can solve Dutch nitrogen problems at reasonable cost...