• Wilson, Cullen
  University of Maine
  

Modern wastewater processing methods create large volumes of biosolids in order to meet U.S. environmental standards for water discharge. The reuse of biosolids has received attention for the potential economic and environmental benefits, and the potential risks. Biosolids are commonly treated with lime to minimize pathogen and trace element contamination risks. Beneficial reuse of lime-treated biosolids in forest ecosystems requires a greater understanding of the immediate and continuing effects on soil pH, and on soil and foliar chemistry