The WBEA’s Forest Health Monitoring (FHM) Program aims to understand the effects of emission deposition on the surrounding forests. The program combines soil, vegetation, air quality and deposition monitoring at remote locations.
The FHM Program began in the mid-1990’s with the initial focus on acid deposition. Due to increased dust noted in the region, monitoring has evolved to include base cation and trace metals.
In 2024, the Forest Health Monitoring workshop series began to discuss current monitoring and future direction of the program. The FHM program continues to evolve and adapt to best meet the needs of the WBEA’s members.