VDI 3957 Blatt 13 Biological measurement procedures for determining and evaluating the effects of ambient air pollutants by means of lichens (bioindication) - Mapping the diversity of epiphytic lichens as an indicator of air quality
At a glance
- German title
- Biologische Messverfahren zur Ermittlung und Beurteilung der Wirkung von Luftverunreinigungen mit Flechten (Bioindikation) - Kartierung der Diversität epiphytischer Flechten als Indikator für Luftgüte
- Publication date
- 2005-12
- Publisher
- Engl. VDI/DIN-Kommission Reinhaltung der Luft (KRdL) - Normenausschuss
- Related manuals
- Number of pages
- 27
- Available in
- German, English
- Abstract
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The document proposes a standardized method to access lichen diversity on tree bark. Results are shown in maps indicating zones of different diversity. The distribution of the zones allows deducting air quality gradients in the area of investigation.