1st Edition
Soil Biota and Ecosystem Development in Post Mining Sites
This book focuses on soil development in restoration of post‐mining sites. In particular, the authors address the role of biota, including plants, microorganisms, invertebrates, and their various interactions during the process of soil formation. The book largely deals with sites created by open‐cast mining, as this method represents a very destructive and, at the same time, intensively studied example of a mining operation. This book is a useful summary of recent knowledge for scholars dealing with ecosystem development after large disturbances as well as for practitioners dealing with reclamation and restoration of post‐mining land.
Geological Substrates and Heaping Process of Coal Mining Operations in the Sokolov Basin, Czech Republic: Implications for Reclamation and Soil Development,
Petr Rojík
Humus Accumulation and Humification during Soil Development in Post-Mining Soil, Evgenij Abakumov and Jan Frouz
Vegetation Development in Central European Coal Mining Sites, Karel Prach
Biological Soil Crusts in Post-Mining Areas, Alena Lukešová, Martina Zahradníková and Jan Frouz
Soil Properties and Development of Humus Forms in Pine and Oak Stands of Reclaimed Post-mining Sites in Lusatia: Influence of Lignite from Overburden Sediments and Dust Immissions, Oliver Bens and Reinhard F. Hüttl
Plant Production, Carbon Accumulation and Soil Chemistry at Post-Mining Sites, Jan Frouz, Petr Dvorščík, Olga Vindušková and Emil Cienciala
Soil Microflora Development in Post-mining Sites, Jan Frouz, Dana Elhottová, Petr Baldrián, Alice Chroňáková, Alena Lukešová, Alena Nováková and Václav Krištůfek
Macrofungi in Post-mining Sites, Lucie Zíbarová and Anna Lepšová
Interactions of Plants with Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi during Ecosystem Development at Post Mining Sites in the Most Coal Basin (Czech Republic), Jana Rydlová, David Püschel, Martina Janoušková and Miroslav Vosátka
Recovery and Colonization at Post-mining Sites by the Soil Microfauna, L. Háněl, M. Devetter and S. Adl
Soil Macro- and Mesofauna Succession in Post-mining Sites and Other Disturbed Areas, Jan Frouz, Václav Pižl, Karel Tajovský, Josef Starý, Michal Holec and Jan Materna
The Role of Soil Macrofauna in Soil Formation and Carbon Storage in Post-mining Sites, Jan Frouz
Soil Fauna Plant Interactions during Succession at Post-mining Sites, Roubíčková, O. Mudrák and J. Frouz
Soil Fauna and Soil Physical Properties, Jan Frouz and V. Kuráž
Mining Land and Similar Habitats: A Barren Land or a New Wilderness in the Cultural Landscape? Tomáš Gremlica
Soil Biota and Ecosystem Development in Post-Mining Sites - Conclusions and Practical Implications, Jan Frouz
Biography
Jan Frouz