Revegetation of abandoned copper mines: the role of seed banks and soil amendments
Mining is one of the main causes of environmental pollution by heavy metals and (re)vegetation of mine spoils is the most effective method of preventing wind and water erosion and the consequent spread of contaminants to surrounding areas. However, plant establishment and growth are conditioned by s...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2013-09-01
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| Series: | Web Ecology |
| Online Access: | http://www.web-ecol.net/13/69/2013/we-13-69-2013.pdf |