Chemical characterization of several wetlands in Kejimkujik National Park,Nova Scotia |
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Authors: | J. A. Wood C. D. A. Rubec |
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Affiliation: | 1. Environment Canada, Sustainable Development Branch Canadian Wildlife Service, 351 St. Joseph Blvd., K1A 0H3, Hull, Quebec, Canada
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Abstract: | Results are presented from an investigation of wetland chemistry in Kejimkujik National Park, Nova Scotia. Significant differences in the major ionic constituents occurred between wetlands classified as bogs and those classified as fens, indicating the more minerotrophic status of the latter. The fens, however, were categorized as extremely poor, being very low in pH and base cations, indicating almost no buffering capacity. This type of wetland is regarded as transitional to bog and is viewed as highly sensitive to acid deposition by Gorham et al. (1987). Further alkalinity losses may result in abrupt changes in floral assemblages with rapid invasion of carpet forming Sphagnum species. |
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