Heavy metals content in the soil cover and woody plants of Krasnoyarsk

Abstract

The paper describes that in the soil and leaves of Populus balsamifera, Ulmus pumila on the studied zones of the city of Krasnoyarsk revealed: lead, cadmium, zinc, copper, cobalt, nickel, chromium. Soil pollution due to the accumulation of heavy metals directly affects the biogeochemical composition, urban vegetation. There was a high level of accumulation of lead and cadmium Ulmus pumila and Populus balsamifera. Soil pollution in the recreational zones of Krasnoyarsk is increased due to the intensive transport load in the city. Therefore, it is advisable to carry out special measures near recreational areas to reduce the man-made load on the soil.