The spontaneous development of understory vegetation on reclaimed and afforested post-mine excavation filled with fly ash

Żołnierz, Ludwik; Weber, Jerzy; Gilewska, M.; Straczynska, S; Pruchniewicz, Daniel

doi:10.1016/j.catena.2015.07.013

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“…Ash and dust from combustion waste landfills remain suspended in the air for a long time and may negatively affect the adjacent ecosystems by soil pollution and alkalization and even the health of the local population (Dellantonio et al, 2009;Pandey et al, 2009). Biological containment of combustion waste disposal sites by planting shrubs and trees on their slopes and tops is an effective method of limiting wind erosion and other adverse effects they might produce (Pandey and Singh, 2012;Pandey, 2015;Żołnierz et al, 2016). However, introduction of vegetation on combustion waste may be difficult due to negative physicochemical properties of these materials such as high susceptibility to compaction, poor air to water ratios, excessively alkaline reaction, high EC variability, lack of nitrogen and available phosphorus, and in some cases, high content of heavy metals (Adriano et al, 1980;Haynes, 2009;Krzaklewski et al, 2012;Pietrzykowski et al, 2015).…”

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Effects of Alders (Alnus Sp.) Used for Reclamation of Lignite Combustion Wastes

Pietrzykowski¹,

Woś²,

Chodak³

et al. 2018

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Combustion waste and fly ash disposal sites have unfavourable properties for revegetation. Owing to its phytoameliorative ability different alder species have long been used in the reclamation of degraded sites, as N-fixing species and forecrop for introducing more demanding tree species in reforestation. We present the growth parameters and effects of black alder (Alnus glutinosa), grey alder (A. incana), and green alder (A. viridis) on the physicochemical and biological properties of the technosols developed from the lignite combustion wastes disposal site in central Poland after 10 years of plant growth. The study plots were randomly arranged (72 m 2 of each plot, four replications for variant) at 3 species × 2 different soil treatments: CCW+L (combustion waste with lignite amendment in planting hole) and CCW (pure combustion waste). The obtained results indicate that soil treatment did not significantly influence the studied physicochemical soil parameters (pH, CEC, RESP, SOC, Ntot and macronutrients content) either in O horizon or in the mineral soil. The effect of species on pH, Ntot and macronutrients content was evident in the O horizon but not in the mineral soil. The better growth parameters were found for black alder than for grey alder. The mean height was 3.9 and 6.3 m for grey and black alder, respectively. Accumulation of litter layer (Ol) ranged from 2.9 to 3.6 Mg ha-1 (mega gram per hectare), and grey alder litter was characterized by the highest content of nutrients (N-P-K). Organic C content in the 0-5 cm mineral layer (A) increased to 38.06 and 47.80 g kg-1 (gram per kilogram dry soil), respectively for green and black alder. The highest N content in A layer was measured under black alder. Microbial respiration and biomass were significantly lower in the Ol layer under green alder than under two other alder species. However, in the mineral soil all three alder species stimulated microbialbiomass and activity similarly. Because of the highest growth parameters of black alder and the highest litter production under canopy and N content in the soil we recommend this species for revegetation of combustion waste disposal site.

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Effects of Alders (Alnus Sp.) Used for Reclamation of Lignite Combustion Wastes

Pietrzykowski¹,

Woś²,

Chodak³

et al. 2018

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“…Soil parameters are the main environmental factors affecting vegetation, and heavy‐metal pollution in the soil seriously interferes with the normal natural‐succession process (Chen, Han, Duan, Korpelainen, & Li, ; Weber et al, ; Żołnierz, Weber, Gilewska, Strączyńska, & Pruchniewicz, ). In this study, Mn was considered as the greatest influence factor.…”

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“…To conclude, Mn could be considered the most important soil parameter affecting vegetation diversity in the marginal area. with the normal natural-succession process (Chen, Han, Duan, Korpelainen, & Li, 2017;Weber et al, 2015;Żołnierz, Weber, Gilewska, Strączyńska, & Pruchniewicz, 2016). In this study, Mn was considered as the greatest influence factor.…”

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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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“…Recently, Pandey et al [29,30] and Żołnierz et al [31] have enumerated various naturally growing species on FA deposits during initial colonization and 11 years after vegetation establishment. Some examples of naturally growing species are Saccharum munja [32], nonnodulated species Cassia siamea Lamk, nodulated species of chickpea [33], and Pteris vittata, a fern [34].…”

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Phytoreclamation of Abandoned Acid Mine Drainage Site After Treatment with Fly Ash

Roy

Roychowdhury²,

Mukherjee³

et al. 2018

Coal Fly Ash Beneficiation - Treatment of Acid Mine Drainage With Coal Fly Ash

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Acid mine drainage and coal fly ash both are the sibling products from man's increasing demand for power. Mining of coal from coal mines generates acid mine drainage (AMD), and burning of coal for thermal power generation produces fly ash (FA). Although both are hazardous to the ecosystem and human health, reunion of them into one would reduce their toxic effect on nature. Mining causes exposure of hidden rock materials containing an abundance of sulphide to the atmosphere. Oxidation of the metal sulphides (pyrite, as iron sulphide) within the surrounding rock and overburden generates acidity. Subsurface mining that pumps out water to prevent flooding releases acidic water to nearby areas, known as acid mine drainage. Tailings piles, mine waste rock dumps, and coal spoils contribute in AMD. Improper disposal of the fly ash contaminates the soil, water and air by leaching of the pollutants or air borne particulate matters. However filler properties and presence of macronutrients makes fly ash an excellent filler material for mine sites, and its soil-like properties help in plant growth if provided with organic carbon and nitrogen. This chapter proposes development of a green cover into AMD site after treatment of the AMD site with FA.

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The spontaneous development of understory vegetation on reclaimed and afforested post-mine excavation filled with fly ash

Cited by 30 publications

References 37 publications

Effects of Alders (Alnus Sp.) Used for Reclamation of Lignite Combustion Wastes

Effects of Alders (Alnus Sp.) Used for Reclamation of Lignite Combustion Wastes

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

Phytoreclamation of Abandoned Acid Mine Drainage Site After Treatment with Fly Ash

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