Monitoring of Landscape Combinations and Concourses in the Hungarian Danube‐Bend

Research reveals significant heavy metal pollution in the Hungarian Danube-bend, particularly near Highway No. 2 and the Danube bank, with concentrations of toxic metals like lead and cadmium in plant species such as Salix alba and Plantago major exceeding those in protected areas like Duna-Ipoly National Park by 5–8 times. The study highlights the primary sources of pollution—industrial activity along the highway and riverbank contamination—as critical threats to the region's biodiversity, including protected flora. Using plant samples for bio-monitoring, the research demonstrates how landscape combinations influence pollutant accumulation, emphasizing the need for localized environmental protection strategies to mitigate industrial and economic impacts on this UNESCO-recognized cultural and natural heritage site.

Csereklye, E. K. (2010). MONITORING OF LANDSCAPE COMBINATIONS AND CONCOURSES IN THE HUNGARIAN DANUBE‐BEND. Journal of Environmental Engineering and Landscape Management, 18(1), 5–12. https://doi.org/10.3846/jeelm.2010.01