Copper and vegetation at the Kansanshi hill (Zambia) copper mine
2001
Leteinturier, B. | Matera, J. | Malaisse, F. (Faculte universitaire des Sciences agronomiques, Gembloux (Belgium). Lab. d'Ecologie) | Baker, J.M. | Bock, L.
The Kansanshi copper outcrop (Zambia) has been very poorly investigated botanically. A recent survey has revealed much of floristic interest, in spite of mineral exploitation since the beginning of the 20th century. The various vegetation types still occurring there today indicate a former richness both in terms of flora and phytosociology as well as phytogeochemistry. Ecological units have been classified on the basis of the topography and vegetation composition. Several copper-accumulating taxa, including three new hyperaccumulators are reported. Various environmental management proposals are suggested with a view to preserve the existing biotopes in the face of the potential threats of further mineral extraction.
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