Assessment of the environmental condition of settlements in the south of Russia by the lichenoindication method

Key Points

• The research aims to evaluate the environmental conditions of settlements in southern Russia using the lichenoindication method.
• Utilized the lichenoindication method for environmental assessment
• Conducted assessments in various settlements in southern Russia
• Analyzed lichen species diversity to gauge ecosystem health
• Found varying levels of environmental health across different settlements
• Indicated a correlation between lichen diversity and environmental pollution levels