Original title: Edge of habitability: bird community on dump sites after uraninite mining
Authors: KOREJS, Kryštof
Document type: Master’s theses
Year: 2023
Language: eng
Abstract: Biota on post-mining areas is a well-examined topic in restoration ecology. However, most scientific attention focuses on large-scale opencast mining sites or spoil heaps. This study attempts to offer an insight into ecological conditions on a unique ecosystem represented by dump sites after uranium mining, using birds as a study group. We examined differences in bird abundance, species richness, community structure and habitat preferences between nine moderately sized dump sites and eight control areas. Our study can function as a pilot survey of birds of uranium mining sites, offering a broad overview of population-level effects of hostile conditions. Our findings can guide restoration practices with respect to this specific type of ecosystem.
Keywords: Birds; community structure; post-industrial site; species richness; uranium mining; vegetation characteristics
Citation: KOREJS, Kryštof. Edge of habitability: bird community on dump sites after uraninite mining. České Budějovice, 2023. diplomová práce (Mgr.). JIHOČESKÁ UNIVERZITA V ČESKÝCH BUDĚJOVICÍCH. Přírodovědecká fakulta

Institution: University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice (web)
Document availability information: Fulltext is available in the Digital Repository of University of South Bohemia.
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