The landscape and geochemical system of the Stolowe Mountains

Abstract

Studies utilising landscape and geochemical research methods can be extremely useful in this respect. The prevailing area of the Stolowe Mountains National Park is a part of the Central Sudety mountains, built of sandstones and Cretaceous marl. The degradation of the forest and accelerated mineralisation level of the forest litter may result in a strong pollution of the area, among others concerning contamination of groundwater and surface waters with heavy metals. The region of the Stolowe Mountains is also the area of alimentation for water used in the nearby spas