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Temporal changes of soil characteristics on Lítov spoil heap, Czech Republic

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  • Enkhtuya Enkhtaivan

    (Department of Soil Science and Soil Protection, Faculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural Resources, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Prague, Czech Republic)

  • Oldřich Vacek

    (Department of Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural Resources, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Prague, Czech Republic)

  • Petra Vokurková

    (Department of Soil Science and Soil Protection, Faculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural Resources, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Prague, Czech Republic)

  • Marko Spasić

    (Department of Soil Science and Soil Protection, Faculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural Resources, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Prague, Czech Republic)

  • Radim Vašát

    (Department of Soil Science and Soil Protection, Faculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural Resources, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Prague, Czech Republic)

  • Ondřej Drábek

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the changes in selected soil properties at Lítov spoil heap (Sokolov, Czech Republic) and compare the current situation with the situation described twenty years ago. A total of 110 soil samples were taken at Lítov at the same sites as in 1998. The analyses of basic soil characteristics involved: exchangeable soil pH (pHKCl), organic carbon content (Cox), quality of humic substances (A400/A600), exchangeable acidity (Ea), and two types of aluminium contents in the soil. Changes in all soil characteristics between 1998 and 2018 were statistically evaluated, compared, and visualized using Geographical Information Systems (GIS). We have observed an increase of pHKCl, Cox and a slight improvement in humus quality compared to the results from 1998. The temporal changes of soil characteristics were evident in the whole area, and the influence of reclamation methods was also pronounced. Soil development close to the regional common natural conditions was found in the area where agricultural reclamation measures (i.e., covering with topsoil) were carried out. Furthermore, afforestation - mainly by deciduous trees - supported the improvement of soil characteristics favourable for plant growth. High pyrite content and marshland were identified as the main causes that led to vegetation cover mortality.

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  • Enkhtuya Enkhtaivan & Oldřich Vacek & Petra Vokurková & Marko Spasić & Radim Vašát & Ondřej Drábek, 2024. "Temporal changes of soil characteristics on Lítov spoil heap, Czech Republic," Soil and Water Research, Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences, vol. 19(3), pages 133-143.
    • Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlswr:v:19:y:2024:i:3:id:17-2024-swr
    DOI: 10.17221/17/2024-SWR
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    1. M. Pająk & W. Krzaklewski, 2007. "Selected physical properties of initial soils on the outside spoil bank of the Belchatow brown coal mine," Journal of Forest Science, Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences, vol. 53(7), pages 308-313.
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