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Nitrogen deposition in the UK at 1 km resolution from 1990 to 2017
UKCEH, Lancaster Environment Centre, Library Avenue, Bailrigg, LA1 4AP, UK
Edward J. Carnell
UKCEH, Bush Estate, Penicuik, Midlothian, EH26 0QB, UK
Anthony J. Dore
UKCEH, Bush Estate, Penicuik, Midlothian, EH26 0QB, UK
Ulrike Dragosits
UKCEH, Bush Estate, Penicuik, Midlothian, EH26 0QB, UK
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Short summary
Nitrogen (N) may impact the environment in many ways, and estimation of its deposition to the terrestrial surface is of interest. N deposition data have not been generated at a high resolution (1 km × 1 km) over a long time series in the UK before now. This study concludes that N deposition has reduced by ~ 40 % from 1990. The impact of these results allows analysis of environmental impacts at a high spatial and temporal resolution, using a consistent methodology and consistent set of input data.
Nitrogen (N) may impact the environment in many ways, and estimation of its deposition to the...
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