Author(s)

M. Noormets, K. Karp & T. Paal

Abstract

Recultivation of opencast peat pits with Vaccinium culture in Estonia M. ~oormets', K. ~ a r p ' & T. paa12 "nstitute of Horticulture, Estonian Agricultural University, Estonia 2 Department of Silviculture, Estonian Agricultural University, Estonia Abstract In Estonia there are 22,000 to 24,000 ha of opencast peat pits which are damaged by peat mining. One possibility to use these abandoned areas is to recultivate them with species whose natural growth habitat is similar to exhausted peat fields. To avoid carbon emission and to re-establish an exhausted peat area, the acidophilic ericaceous species as stress tolerant should be investigated as possible candidates. The experiment was carried out in opencast peat pits in the southern part of Estonia during three years. The species studied were cranberry (Oxycoccus palustris) and lowbush blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium). The two main combined fertilizers used were Kemira (0:12:18) and Rekle (10:20:20)+ rnicroelements. Top dressing fertilizers we

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