What are some impacts of acid rain on forests?

Acid rain also damages forests, especially those at higher elevations. It robs the soil of essential nutrients and releases aluminum in the soil, which makes it hard for trees to take up water. Trees' leaves and needles are also harmed by acids ... Some soils are better able to neutralize acids than others.

It steals the soil of essential nutrients and releases aluminum in the soil, which makes it hard for trees to take up water. It also harms the leaves.