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Smear research stations are to measure the relationship of atmosphere and forest in boreal climate zone.

The main aims of research are:

• Biosphere – aerosol – cloud – climate interactions
• Biogeochemical cycles of carbon, nitrogen, sulphur and water.
• Analysis of gaseous and particle pollutants and their role in cloud formation
• Analysis of water, carbon and nutrient budgets of soil.
• Analysis of environment and tree structure on gas exchange, water transport and growth of trees