Submitted by Eleanor Campbell on Wed, 10/08/2011 - 16:23
Latin name:
Calamagrostis scotica
Impact Type: Deposition of pollutant
Key Concerns:
Scottish small-reed (Calamagrostis scotica) is very rare endemic of bogs in north Caithness (Biodiversity Steering Group 1995). No research has been published on this plant, however it is expected to be sensitive to any factors affecting the bog habitat, including atmospheric N deposition.
Additional Comments:
There is no published research on the impact of pollution on this species.
Critical Load/level:
| Habitat/ Ecosystem Type | Eunis Code | Critical Load/ Level | Status | Reliability | Indication of exceedance | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raised and blanket bogs | D1 |
5-10 kg N ha-1 year-1 |
UNECE 2010 - Noordwijkerhout workshop | reliable |
Increase in vascular plants, altered growth and species composition of bryophytes, increased N in peat and peat water. |
472 |
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