This book highlights the increasing importance of humic substances in the different scientific fields related to terrestrial ecology, soil quality conservation,

Humic substances occur in all kinds of aquatic systems, but are particularly important in northern, coniferous areas. They strongly modify the aquatic ecosystem

The field of humic matter research has undergone drastic changes in concepts and principles since the first edition of Humic Matter in Soil and the Environment:

Presents an overview of the normal functioning of terrestrial ecosystems and up-to-date documentation on the effects of acid precipitation.

Reporting on front-line research into these natural materials, this volume focuses on the use of chemical and physical methodology in seeking an explanation of