VDI/DIN-Commission on Air Pollution Prevention (KRdL) - Standards Committee
DIN EN 16413
Ambient air - Biomonitoring with lichens - Assessing epiphytic lichen diversity; German version EN 16413:2014
Außenluft - Biomonitoring mit Flechten - Kartierung der Diversität epiphytischer Flechten; Deutsche Fassung EN 16413:2014
Overview
Lichens, due to their morphological, ecological and physiological peculiarities, are extremely sensitive to changes in their environment. Lichen diversity is an excellent indicator of pollution from acidic or eutrophying air pollution, as they respond relatively fast to a deterioration in air quality. They can re-colonize urban and industrial environments as a consequence of changing conditions within a few years. This European Standard proposes a standardized, repeatable and objective method to assess lichen diversity on tree bark. It specifies the criteria for sampling design, measurements of lichens on standardised trees and quality assurance. Possible ways of interpretation are described in the annex. The results allow an estimation of air pollution effects.
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Responsible national committee
NA 134-03-03-03 UA - Impact of air pollution on lower plants
