Contribution of surface runoff from forested areas to the chemistry of a through-flow lake

• DOI: 10.1007/s12665-014-3682-y
• Publication Date: 2014-09-12T23:51:29Z
• Authors: Piotr Klimaszyk; Piotr Rzymski; Ryszard Piotrowicz; Tomasz Joniak
• Keywords: Scots pine; Snowmelt

The role of surface runoff from forested areas in chemical cycling and freshwater ecology is still not completely understood. Changes total precipitation increase heavy rainfalls may, however, some regions promote the effect aquatic environments. In this study, we aimed to investigate physicochemical properties occurring within wooded catchment area a through-flow lake (Poland, Europe). Samples were collected over 2-year period slopes overgrown by monoculture Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) or mixed forest dominated European beech (Fagus sylvatica) pine. At same time, littoral pelagic zones analysed. Waters overflowing both found have low pH, high colour relatively content dissolved organic carbon nutrients. Compared coniferous site, was represented significantly higher concentrations matter, nitrogen, phosphorus calcium ions. greatest changes studied parameters noted during rainfall snow melting (coniferous slope) after shedding leaves (the slope). Surface revealed be less important source loads basins with direct river inflow but for more isolated it may significant factor affecting water quality.