| Abstract [eng] |
Sewage sludge could be used in forestry as enrichment of soil properties. It is also expected that sewage sludge which is rich in phosphorus, nitrogen and organic material can enhance the growth of tree seedlings in poor soils. Our study was performed in Taruskos experimental forest site in Panevezys region. The experimental site amended with industrial sewage sludge ten years ago was afforestated with birch and pine seedlings. The aim of our thesis is to evaluate the influence of sewage sludge to trees development after long time period. To reach our goal we have assessed three aspects: i) amended with sewage sludge and control (untreated) soil properties, ii) biomass and morphological parameters (functional traits) of trees in control and amended with sewage sludge sites, iii) Cu, Cd and Pb concentrations in both soil and tree compartments. In modelling part was used Phyto DSS model for evaluation heavy metals accumulation rate in tree seedlings and biomass growth. In the end of our study we suggest tree functional traits which could be used to evaluate sewage sludge application positive and negative aspects. In addition, we excepted one tree specie which planting in contaminated site would be the most economically and environmentally relevant. Thesis structure: Introduction; Heavy metals and tree growth; Methodology of soil and trees measurements; Results and analysis; Soil – tree system modeling; Conclusions and suggestions; references. Thesis consist of: 76 p. text without appendixes, 44 pictures, 16 tables, 90 bibliographical entries. Appendixes included. |
