Acta Scientiarum Polonorum
Silvarum Colendarum Ratio et Industria Lignaria

Abstract The aim of the study was a preliminary functionality assessment of soil quality index (ITGL) [Brożek 2001], ground water level and vascular plant ecological indicator presented as a site grid [Różański 1996] for site quality diagnosis in reclaimed areas and in areas left for succession in the Szczakowa sand mine excavation. A comparison of results of site quality assessment on the basis of soil quality and vascular plant ecological indicator shows the greatest compatibility of site quality diagnoses in non-reclaimed areas with succession communities. It confirms the current use of methods in this category based on vascular plant ecological indicator, co called phyto-sociological methods. The paper shows the need for further studies on the possibilities of using these methods for specific post-mining areas.