Development of canopy cover and woody vegetation biomass on reclaimed and unreclaimed post-mining sites

Frouz, Jan; Dvorščík, Petr; Vávrová, Alena; Doušová, Olga; Kadochová, Štěpánka; Matějı́ček, Luboš

doi:10.1016/j.ecoleng.2015.09.027

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“…This suggests that in suitable conditions unassisted regrowth can result in development of a functional ecosystem that performs ecosystem functions in similar way to reclaimed sites. Similar conclusion has been previously made for other parameters such as soil development, carbon storage and soil chemistry, soil moisture, or plant biomass (Cejpek et al, 2013;Frouz et al, 2015;Helingerová et al, 2010;Kuráž et al, 2012).…”

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“…The unreclaimed sites were dominated by willow ( Salix caprea ) , birch ( Betula pendula ), and aspen ( Populus tremula ). The density of trees in individual sites based on a previous study (Frouz et al, ) is summarized in Table . Due to wave‐like character at unreclaimed sites, three microhabitats were designated within each site according to their location on the wave: top (T), bottom (B), and slope (S) of the wave.…”

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Water regime of reclaimed and unreclaimed post‐mining sites

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Water regime, throughfall, stemflow, soil water storage, subsurface runoff, and meteorological parameters were studied during 2 years (2011–2012) in 2 reclaimed and 2 unreclaimed post‐mining sites near Sokolov (Czech Republic). All sites were 25–35 years old, covered by woody vegetation, and developed on the same overburden consisting of tertiary clays. Interception of water by vegetation was about one third of precipitation in both reclaimed and unreclaimed sites; stemflow also did not differ significantly between sites and represented less than 10% of interception. Both reclaimed and unreclaimed sites have stable amount of soil water in the soil profile independent of precipitation, but water storage in reclaimed sites was significantly higher. The results suggest that after 25–35 years, there is no major difference in water budget of reclaimed and unreclaimed sites that develop by unassisted natural succession.

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“…Some studies have shown that an increase in nitrogen availability suppressed EcM fungi (Nilsson et al 2005(Nilsson et al , 2007 and might have resulted in the dominance of AM fungi (Nilsson et al 2005). A nutrient-based explanation is also supported by field observations in which EcM colonization of oak seedlings was lower at a reclaimed site that had higher levels of nutrients and higher numbers of earthworms than in an unreclaimed site of similar age (soil from which was used for the current study) with lower levels of nutrients and earthworm densities (Frouz et al 2015). Other possible explanations include selective grazing, by earthworms, or greater sensitivity of EcM fungi than AM fungi to earthworm burrowing activity; however, little is known about the interaction between earthworms and EcM fungi.…”

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“…Although both pathways have received considerable attention, their combination remains underexplored. Here, we investigate interactions between mycorrhizal fungi, which are dominant root symbionts contributing to plant-soil feedback (Frouz et al 2015), and earthworms, which help mediate the effect of plant litter on soil quality (Frouz et al 2013).…”

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Earthworms affect growth and competition between ectomycorrhizal and arbuscular mycorrhizal plants

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Previous research showed that during intermediate stages of primary succession, when vegetation is dominated by ectomycorrhizal (EcM) shrubs and trees, site colonization by earthworms substantially alters plant communities. Research has also shown that EcM shrubs and trees suppress arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) plants in the understory. To determine whether earthworm activity reduces this asymmetric competition, we conducted a full factorial laboratory experiment in which we grew EcM Betula pendula and AM Tripleurospermum inodorum, together or apart, in soils affected or not affected by earthworms. When both plants were grown together in soil unaffected by earthworms, growth of T. inodorum was significantly reduced by competition with B. pendula, but B. pendula growth was not reduced by T. inodorum. In soil affected by earthworms, the growth of both species was increased, and the negative effect of B. pendula on T. inodorum was no longer statistically significant (P < 0.05). These data indicate that earthworms weaken the asymmetric competition between EcM and AM plants. Consistent with this inference, EcM colonization of B. pendula was decreased and AM fungal bioassay in soil was increased by earthworms.

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“…However, it should be noted that a notable part of post-mining areas in Europe has been reclaimed to forest [126][127][128]. Further, cultivation of fast-growing tree species or natural woody vegetation in post-mining sites has been found to have substantial potential for bioenergy production [46,129].…”

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Sustainable Post-Mining Land Use: Are Closed Metal Mines Abandoned or Re-Used Space?

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2017

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Sustainable land use in post-mining areas has received more attention only recently. This study examined landscape characteristics and post-mining land use in 51 metal mining sites in Finland. Studied mines were closed during the period of 1924-2016, and over half of them had been active more than 10 years. Mines were typically located in sparsely populated forest landscapes. Cultural and recreational functions were found in one third of the sites, especially in significant historical mining areas close to the population centers. Further, nearly one third of the post-mining sites included new activities related to industry and infrastructure. The diversity of post-mining functions was generally limited in small and isolated sites. Re-opening of five closed mines was planned or under development, and exploration permits (or claims) were applied or admitted for half of the post-mining areas. The results showed that every closed mine is unique and thus, sustainable post-mining land use requires careful evaluation of potentials and limitations (e.g., contamination and other hazards) of the sites. Increasing sizes of new mining projects calls for paying more attention on future post-mining landscapes in order to avoid degraded and underused areas from environmental, social and economic perspectives.

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Development of canopy cover and woody vegetation biomass on reclaimed and unreclaimed post-mining sites

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Water regime of reclaimed and unreclaimed post‐mining sites

Water regime of reclaimed and unreclaimed post‐mining sites

Earthworms affect growth and competition between ectomycorrhizal and arbuscular mycorrhizal plants

Sustainable Post-Mining Land Use: Are Closed Metal Mines Abandoned or Re-Used Space?

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