title: Lichen biomonitoring of metals in the San Rossore park: Contrast with previous pine needle data.
abstract: The epiphytic lichen Parmelia caperata collected in San Rossore park was analyzed for trace elements. Metal deposition in the park was found to be low throughout the year. A slight increase in Cu, Co, and Ni occurred at the east-southeastern edge of the park adjacent to Pisa. Lichens ware not affected by the sea-spray which has destroyed the coastal vegetation. The contrast with the results of previous pine needle biomonitoring is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Environmental Biology, University of Siena, Via delle Chercia 3, 53100, Siena, Italy.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Bargagli
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: D'Amato
authors.forename: F P
authors.initials: FP
authors.lastname: Iosco