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schraallanden

English translation: nutrient-poor grassland

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Dutch term or phrase:schraallanden; schraalland
English translation:nutrient-poor grassland
Entered by: Michael Beijer

08:30 Sep 6, 2013
Dutch to English translations [PRO]
Geography
Dutch term or phrase: schraallanden
Hi there

I am translating an academic text about the effects of nitrogen deposition on plant species. I came across this term in the following context:

Could it be simply 'barren/unfertilised grasslands'?

I'd appreciate any advice. Thanks.
helenindelft
United Kingdom
Local time: 06:16
nutrient-poor grassland
Explanation:
Source: Groot Woordenboek Industrie & Techniek (GWIT)
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Michael Beijer
United Kingdom
Local time: 06:16
Grading comment
Thanks so much for your help!
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +4
schraallanden;schraalland
nutrient-poor grassland


Explanation:
Source: Groot Woordenboek Industrie & Techniek (GWIT)

Example sentence(s):
  • Semi-arid and nutrient-poor grasslands are very special types of grassland which can be found at locations that lack nutrients and are dry.
  • Droog schraalland omvat droge graslanden met lage open vegetatie die gedomineerd worden door kenmerkende soorten en vegetaties van heischraal grasland, kalkgrasland, droog stroomdalgrasland of zinkweide.
Michael Beijer
United Kingdom
Local time: 06:16
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 16
Grading comment
Thanks so much for your help!

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agree  philgoddard
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