Spatial distribution of mercury load on the territory of the Altai region according to the bioindication research data

This article concentrates on the analysis of mercury concentration in uneven-aged needles of different wood species on the territory of Altay Region. The following original data is given: level of mercury accretion and peculiarities of allocation depending on a strain of conifers, needles age, and landscape and climate conditions. The mercury content increases in the zone of impact of cities along the vector of the prevailing winds.