Effects of mining-associated lead and zinc soil contamination on native floristic quality

Struckhoff, Matthew A.; Stroh, Esther D.; Grabner, Keith W.

doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2013.01.021

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“…Some studies such as Coolon [ 4 ], Allert et al [ 5 ], Beyer et al [ 34 ], Ettinger [ 35 ], Lynch et al [ 6 ], Malcoe et al [ 36 ], Neuberger et al [ 37 ], and Merwe et al [ 38 ] were not able to receive full scores, due to the failure of explanation of the validity of specific samples. However, other studies, Brumbaugh et al [ 39 ], Garvin et al [ 40 ], Schmitt et al [ 41 ], and Struckhoff et al [ 42 ] showed accurately represented population (species) selecting different types of species or selecting them by different locations. Additionally, the study by Yoo and Janz [ 43 ] selected different types of female fish (black bullhead and bluegill sunfish) and compared their outcomes seasonally (spring vs. winter).…”

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“…This assessment is to see whether the study achieved outcomes from the appropriate sample size. Some studies, Beattie et al [ 44 ], Beyer et al [ 2 ], Beyer et al [ 34 ], and Brumbaugh et al [ 39 ] received a full score because they were able to achieve sizable and comparable samples, other studies, Coolon et al [ 4 ], Allert et al [ 5 ], Struckhoff et al [ 42 ], and Yoo and Janz [ 43 ] consisted of a small sample size and other studies; Besser et al [ 46 ], Neuberger et al [ 46 ], and Schmitt et al [ 41 ] showed unbalanced sample group sizes for comparing outcomes.…”

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“…Two studies—Garvin et al [ 40 ] and Struckhoff et al [ 42 ] did research about the correlations between metal concentrations (Cd, Pb, and Zn) and plants in the TSMD. Specifically, the study by Garvin et al [ 40 ] focusing on 36 species of edible plants and soil from floodplain areas in southwestern Missouri (MO), southeastern Kansas (KS), and northeastern Oklahoma (OK), found that there was a significantly positive association between metal concentrations in plant tissues and soil, and a significant difference in metal concentration distribution between reference plants and impacted plant samples.…”

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“…The study by Struckhoff et al [ 42 ] used two standard floristic quality measures, mean coefficient of conservatism (Mean C) and floristic quality index (FQI), and examined the concentration of Pb and Zn, soil nutrients, other soil characteristics, and plant communities near mine waste and a Pb smelter in two subregions known as the Old Lead Belt and the Viburnum Trend in the Southeast Missouri mining district (SEMO). They also found that exotic species had the highest Pb concentration (3464 mg/kg) and second-highest Zn concentration (851 mg/kg), while Pb and Zn soil concentration had the highest correlation values.…”

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Effects of Toxic Metal Contamination in the Tri-State Mining District on the Ecological Community and Human Health: A Systematic Review

Park

Noh

Min³

et al. 2020

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Although extensive research exists on toxic environments in the Tri-State Mining District (TSMD), there has been a lack of research on how harmful effects in TSMD could affect residents living in those areas. However, quite recently, such research regarding relationships between the health conditions of residents and toxic elements in the TSMD began to grow. The increase of empirical studies means greater complexity of the findings that require a more intricate understanding. To meet the goals of this study, an extensive, systematic review of the literature using PRISMA was conducted. This method resulted in 19 articles that define the harmful effects of the TSMD on the ecology and the physical health of residents. This research found that toxic metals not only negatively impact natural processes in the TSMD environments (fish species reduction, kidney and liver problems, and toxic diet) but also continuously affect the health of residents (high blood Pb and mortality).This study makes a vital contribution building upon the existing outcomes of the correlations between toxic elements in the TSMD areas and the health of residents. Furthermore, conclusions of this study provide updated information to policymakers and health-related professionals by providing adequate and innovative remediations and health-related services in the TSMD.

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Effects of Toxic Metal Contamination in the Tri-State Mining District on the Ecological Community and Human Health: A Systematic Review

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“…Existing studies have found that there is a significant positive correlation between vegetation restoration and soil organic matter, available phosphorus, available potassium, and total nitrogen (Noumi, ). One study by Struckhoff, Stroh, and Grabner () showed that Pb and Zn concentrations in the soil had significantly negative relationships to the plant growth in southeast Missouri.…”

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Selection of suitable species as a key factor for vegetation restoration of degraded areas in an open‐pit manganese‐ore mine in Southern China using multivariate‐analysis methods

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Open‐pit mining results in large amounts of degraded lands that require ecological recovery. Adequate‐species selection for ecological recovery is of great importance. In this study, field investigations along the disturbance gradients (marginal area, restoration area, and control area) in a manganese ore deposit of Guangxi in Southern China were carried out. We screened the adequate species from two aspects. In the marginal area, the result of corrected Akaike information criterion revealed that Mn was the most important soil parameter affecting vegetation diversity. Cyclosorus parasiticus (L.) Farwell., Setaria viridis (L.) Beauv., Mimosa sepiaria Benth., and Bidens pilosa L. were selected for their abilities to adapt to high‐Mn‐content soils. In the restoration area and control area, we combined important values and field performance (Dickson quality index, DQI) of species to select adequate species. Miscanthus sinensis Anderss. and Arundinella hirta (Thunb.) Tanaka were selected using the similar DQI (p > 0.05) in both areas. In summary, C. parasiticus (L.) Farwell., S. viridis (L.) Beauv., M. sinensis Anderss., and A. hirta (Thunb.) Tanaka were selected as adequate species because of their high potential to adapt to these disturbed sites. Our results and methodology could have a demonstrating effect for restoration programmes in manganese ore mining areas of China.

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Temperate forest bird communities associated with a historic mining impact area: do tailing remnant effects modify their structure?

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Villaseñor-Gómez

Pineda-Huerta

et al. 2019

Rev. Bras. Ornitol.

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Birds contribute to the stability of ecosystems and represent a tool used to evaluate a variety of anthropogenic impacts. The area known as El Oro-Tlalpujahua Mining District in central Mexico was subjected to significant environmental impacts as a result of ore extraction, including profound habitat transformations, landscape changes, and the accumulation of potentially toxic elements in their tailings (favoring its bioavailability and dispersion). After more than 60 years without extractive activities, there is no knowledge on extant remaining impacts on biological communities. Assuming the presence of negative impacts on birds, we compared the composition and abundance of bird communities in two locations, representing a site without exposure to tailings (S 1) and another one with tailings deposition (S 2). From June 2014 to June 2015, we recorded 2828 individuals of 108 avian species in 369 point counts (S 1 = 91, S 2 = 95). The Chao1 indicator suggested we recorded 96% of the species present. We found a high similarity in the general composition and abundance of bird species between communities (> 85%). However, there were significant differences in the abundances of 18 species (9 of them higher in the control site); these differences might result from differential effects of potentially toxic elements on functional groups (such as feeding guilds), resource availability, as well as other factors not accounted for. Historically, mining activities in the area generated significant changes in the structure and composition of the forest, and disrupted ecological processes. Despite the fact that current conditions appear favorable to the relative stability of the bird community, specific physiological effects on some species of birds sixty years after the cessation of mineral extraction could occur. Further studies on physiological performance and the effects of potentially toxic elements on local birds could unveil unknown effects at the individual level.

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Effects of mining-associated lead and zinc soil contamination on native floristic quality

Cited by 13 publications

References 13 publications

Effects of Toxic Metal Contamination in the Tri-State Mining District on the Ecological Community and Human Health: A Systematic Review

Effects of Toxic Metal Contamination in the Tri-State Mining District on the Ecological Community and Human Health: A Systematic Review

Selection of suitable species as a key factor for vegetation restoration of degraded areas in an open‐pit manganese‐ore mine in Southern China using multivariate‐analysis methods

Temperate forest bird communities associated with a historic mining impact area: do tailing remnant effects modify their structure?

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