CULTURAL PHYTOCENOSES OF EXTINCT SLAGHEAPS OF LVIV-VOLYN COAL BASIN

Abstract

The problem of reducing the negative impact of heaps of coal mines on the environment is becoming more urgent. To restore fertility of heaps on the surface and return them to use, active and purposeful intervention will be needed. In order to resume fertility of damaged edafotops it would be advisable to provide phytomelioration, forecasting and use of plant communities-meliorants. This article explores cultural phytocoenoses of faded heaps of coal mines Lviv-Volyn coal basin. The process planting heaps proceeds according to natural reforestation processes specific to Small Polissya.