FACTORS INFLUENCING THE CONCENTRATION OF HEAVY METALS AND SULPHUR IN ORGANIC SOILS IN THE SUDETY MOUNTAINS

摘要

Extensive studies in the Sudety Mountains showed large local variations in the distribution of trace elements within organic soils. A negative correlation was observed between Zn and Pb concentrations and depths, while a positive correlation was found between the concentrations of some heavy metals, pH and S content. The high concentration of heavy metals in organic soils often was found in surface or subsurface horizons.