Students and Scientists Take a 'Lichen' to Air Quality Assessment in Ireland

摘要

During the eighties second level students in Ireland were involved in the primary acquisition of data for scientists assessing air quality. The techniques and methodology devised by the scientists were pilot tested in Cork city in 1982. These included mapping lichen and leaf yeast distributions, and measuring acidity of precipitation. Local teachers were contacted about participating in the project. The teachers attended seminars on the techniques to be used, were supplied with background information, and were provided with the scientific equipment to conduct the survey. Following the success of the pilot project, other areas in the country were surveyed for air quality with the cooperation of students and teachers.