Plant community succession in post-mined quarries in the northern-taiga zone of West Siberia

The study investigated changes in plant communities in sand and sandy loam quarries of various revegetational age in the northern taiga of West Siberia over the recent 13 years. Species composition of pioneer communities is determined by substrate texture; the communities are dominated by either herbaceous or woody species. The vegetation changes culminate in a zonal or secondary forest community. The beginning of a forest community is determined by chance factors.