Back M. Wood, D. Mosby and M. Doolan
EM Research Organization, Okinawa, Japan
Abstract
The state of Missouri has many degraded lands due to mining. These soils
have a high content of lead and zinc. There is no vegetation and the site
has a low diversity index. Heavy metals are frequently leached into ground
water. Experiments were conducted to test the benefits of adding EM with
turkey waste, lime and phosphate fertilizer. Application of EM increased
vegetation, along with a significant improvement in the diversity index.
Observations highlight greater wildlife and birds in EM treated regions.
The potential of reclaiming degraded mining sites with EM is presented.