What’s the role of dust in forest ecosystems?

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DescriptionWhat’s the role of dust in forest ecosystems? When volcanic dust filled the skies over Europe in April 2010, bringing air travel in the region to a standstill, some suggested it was the last wish of the dying Icelandic economy coming to pass: that its ashes be spread over Europe. All joking aside, atmospheric dust has a global impact that is only now starting to be understood. Project: The role of dust fertilisation of natural forest ecosystems. Researchers: Dr Peter Almond, Andre Eger, Professor Leo Condron.PeoplePeter Almond | Andre Eger | Leo CondronPersonPeter AlmondAndre EgerLeo CondronOrganisationLincoln UniversityDate2011-2012Keywordsresearchatmospheric dustforest ecosystemsglobal impactdust fertilisationFilenameWhat’s the role of dust in forest ecosystems?SourceTransform 2011-2012 pages 26-27.DepartmentDepartment of Soil and Physical SciencesFaculty / Research CentreFaculty of Agriculture & Life SciencesItem Reference0001231

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What’s the role of dust in forest ecosystems?