Phytoremediation as a management option for contaminated sediments in tidal marshes, flood control areas and dredged sediment landfill sites Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Ghent University
Background, aim and scope Polluted sediments in rivers may be transported by the river to the sea, spread over river banks and tidal marshes or managed, i.e. actively dredged and disposed of on land. Once sedimented on tidal marshes, alluvial areas or control flood areas, the polluted sediments enter semi-terrestrial ecosystems or agro-ecosystems and may pose a risk. Disposal of polluted dredged sediments on land may also lead to certain risks. ...