Impact ID | 7818 |
Impact Type | Environmental Water Quality |
Study Type | Anecdotal |
Study Location | N/A |
Impact Description | Alnus glutinosa (black alder) leaf litter easily leaches nitrogen and water-soluble organic substances. Black alder could further impact water courses by de-oxygenating the water, shading out other species, and degrading habitat. Black alder’s dense root system is capable of trapping sediment and subsequently altering water flow in wetland ecosystems. |
Reference | 25069 |
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