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The Effect of the Manner in Which Montane and Submontane Areas Are Utilized on the Quality of Leachate Water

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  • Piotr Kacorzyk

    (Faculty of Agriculture and Economics, University of Agriculture in Krakow, Al. Mickiewicza 21, 31-120 Kraków, Poland)

  • Jacek Strojny

    (Faculty of Agriculture and Economics, University of Agriculture in Krakow, Al. Mickiewicza 21, 31-120 Kraków, Poland)

Abstract

This study aimed at assessing the effect of how submontane soils are managed on the quantity and quality of leachate water, as well as on the load of nutrients leached with it. The quality of leachate water moving through the soil profile at the depth of 0–30 cm was investigated. The quality of leachate water from six research variants was analyzed in three periods: intensive growing, inhibited growing, and the non-growing season. It was established that the type of flora had a significant effect on the amount and chemical composition of water flowing through the soil profile. The highest loads of minerals were leached with leachate waters from arable land. Contrary to the common opinion, unused meadow had the best quality of leachate waters. On account of the quality of leachate waters in submontane and montane areas, it is recommended to reduce plow tillage in these areas. It is also recommended to use these areas as meadows and pastures, with moderate fertilization and rational use, i.e., two mowings or three grazings during the growing season. The study emphasizes how important the management of the use of submontane and montane areas is for the quality and quantity of leachate waters.

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  • Piotr Kacorzyk & Jacek Strojny, 2021. "The Effect of the Manner in Which Montane and Submontane Areas Are Utilized on the Quality of Leachate Water," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(11), pages 1-22, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:13:y:2021:i:11:p:6299-:d:567671
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