ANALYSIS OF THE PRESENCE OF HEAVY METALS IN THE SOILS OF THE HILLY-MOUNTAINOUS AREAS OF BALKAN PENISULA WITH THE ASSESSMENT OF ITS POTENTIAL FOR THE FRUIT GROWING:CASE STUDY OF THE LJUBOVIDJA RIVER BASIN,POLIMLJE, MONTENEGRO

Abstract

The paper presents results of the analysis of the presence of heavy metals with an assessment of its potential for the further development of fruit growing in North Montenegro, and in this specific case at the territory of the River Basin Ljubovidja, which is the hilly-mountainous area of the Balkan Peninsula. Sampling and further analysis showed that the dominant type of soil in this area is District Cambisol. In the second phase, we conducted further research on the presence of heavy metals in the area of Pavino Polje, in the municipality of Bijelo Polje, Montenegro. The results of the analysis finally showed that there is no presence of heavy metals in the samples we collected during the field visit. The studied area is recommended for the establishment of organic production. It is particularly suitable for the production of fruit growing, vegetables and fodder is also recommended.