Assessment of post-recultivation migration of heavy metals in the tailings pool – vegetation cover system of a mountain region
The aim of the research. For the conserved Unalsky tailing dump, to evaluate how the location of samples – above or below the slope – affects the accumulation of six heavy metals (Cu, Mn, Ni, Pb, Zn, Cd) in wild vegetation. Methods. Phytomass samples were taken on the reclaimed surface and adjacent areas. Concentration...