Findings from the application of coal combustion by-products (CCB) for forest reclamation on spoil banks of the North Bohemian Brown Coal Basin

Coal combustion by-products (stabilizate, FDG gypsum) generated by the thermal power station in Ledvice were tested on an above-level dump of the Bílina Mine in the North Bohemian Brown Coal Basin during the reclamation of its surface for forestry purposes. A part of the experimental object was trea...

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Main Authors: P. Čermák, V. Ondráček
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Language:English
Published: Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences 2009-03-01
Series:Journal of Forest Science
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description Coal combustion by-products (stabilizate, FDG gypsum) generated by the thermal power station in Ledvice were tested on an above-level dump of the Bílina Mine in the North Bohemian Brown Coal Basin during the reclamation of its surface for forestry purposes. A part of the experimental object was treated with coal combustion by-products at a dose of 700-1,000 t/ha that were incorporated into the soil profile by very deep ploughing and the other part was left untreated for comparison. A one-year preparatory agrocycle was conducted on the entire experimental object - growing of Leucosinapis alba for green manuring and for reforestation bareroot and container-grown planting material was set out into dug holes [Larix deciduas L., Pinus nigra Arn., Pinus sylvestris L., Quercus robur L., Carpinus betulus L., Acer pseudoplatanus L., Acer platanoides L., Alnus glutinosa (L.) Gaertn., Fraxinus excelsior L., Tilia cordata Mill., Betula verrucosa Ehrh.]. The assessment of the experimental object at the age of 7 years indicated that as a result of the application of stabilizate and FDG gypsum there was an increase in porosity, water-retaining capacity, soil alkalinity and carbonate content; the soil-forming process was characterized by a decrease in soil alkalinity whereas the high alkalinity of the soil horizon treated with this amendment did not negatively influence the growth vitality of most tree species taxa used for reforestation.
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spelling doaj.art-32486d5642a342369dc34229032e62642023-02-23T03:42:04ZengCzech Academy of Agricultural SciencesJournal of Forest Science1212-48341805-935X2009-03-0155313714410.17221/91/2008-JFSjfs-200903-0005Findings from the application of coal combustion by-products (CCB) for forest reclamation on spoil banks of the North Bohemian Brown Coal BasinP. Čermák0V. Ondráček1Research Institute for Soil and Water Conservation, Prague, Czech RepublicNorth Bohemian Mines, a. s., Chomutov, Czech RepublicCoal combustion by-products (stabilizate, FDG gypsum) generated by the thermal power station in Ledvice were tested on an above-level dump of the Bílina Mine in the North Bohemian Brown Coal Basin during the reclamation of its surface for forestry purposes. A part of the experimental object was treated with coal combustion by-products at a dose of 700-1,000 t/ha that were incorporated into the soil profile by very deep ploughing and the other part was left untreated for comparison. A one-year preparatory agrocycle was conducted on the entire experimental object - growing of Leucosinapis alba for green manuring and for reforestation bareroot and container-grown planting material was set out into dug holes [Larix deciduas L., Pinus nigra Arn., Pinus sylvestris L., Quercus robur L., Carpinus betulus L., Acer pseudoplatanus L., Acer platanoides L., Alnus glutinosa (L.) Gaertn., Fraxinus excelsior L., Tilia cordata Mill., Betula verrucosa Ehrh.]. The assessment of the experimental object at the age of 7 years indicated that as a result of the application of stabilizate and FDG gypsum there was an increase in porosity, water-retaining capacity, soil alkalinity and carbonate content; the soil-forming process was characterized by a decrease in soil alkalinity whereas the high alkalinity of the soil horizon treated with this amendment did not negatively influence the growth vitality of most tree species taxa used for reforestation.https://jfs.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/jfs-200903-0005_findings-from-the-application-of-coal-combustion-by-products-ccb-for-forest-reclamation-on-spoil-banks-of-the.phpspoil bank anthroposolsforest reclamationcoal combustion by-productssoil propertiesgrowth vitalityroot system
spellingShingle P. Čermák
V. Ondráček
Findings from the application of coal combustion by-products (CCB) for forest reclamation on spoil banks of the North Bohemian Brown Coal Basin
Journal of Forest Science
spoil bank anthroposols
forest reclamation
coal combustion by-products
soil properties
growth vitality
root system
title Findings from the application of coal combustion by-products (CCB) for forest reclamation on spoil banks of the North Bohemian Brown Coal Basin
title_full Findings from the application of coal combustion by-products (CCB) for forest reclamation on spoil banks of the North Bohemian Brown Coal Basin
title_fullStr Findings from the application of coal combustion by-products (CCB) for forest reclamation on spoil banks of the North Bohemian Brown Coal Basin
title_full_unstemmed Findings from the application of coal combustion by-products (CCB) for forest reclamation on spoil banks of the North Bohemian Brown Coal Basin
title_short Findings from the application of coal combustion by-products (CCB) for forest reclamation on spoil banks of the North Bohemian Brown Coal Basin
title_sort findings from the application of coal combustion by products ccb for forest reclamation on spoil banks of the north bohemian brown coal basin
topic spoil bank anthroposols
forest reclamation
coal combustion by-products
soil properties
growth vitality
root system
url https://jfs.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/jfs-200903-0005_findings-from-the-application-of-coal-combustion-by-products-ccb-for-forest-reclamation-on-spoil-banks-of-the.php
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