M. Banov*, V. Tzolova, I. Kirilov N. Poushkarov Institute of Soil Science, Agrotechnologies and Plant Protection, 1080 Sofia, Bulgaria (Manuscript received 4 July 2017; accepted for publication 18 October 2017) Abstract. Samples of geological materials, used for reclamation of land, d

V. Tsolova, M. Banov Abstract. The paper deals with the characterization of organic matter in reclaimed Technosols (WRS, 2007) built in the different mine regions of Bulgaria (Chukurovo, Pernik, Maritsa-Iztok and Lokorsko). The studied soils were formed around 30 years ago through the

The present article summarizes the problematic issues, scientific quests and achievements related with lands reclamation during the past 40 (forty) years. The anthropogenic activities that alter natural landscapes and form a new anthropogenic relief are indicated here, as well as the