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The paper presents the characteristics of arborescent vegetation from succession and of tree sites introduced during the process of reclaim in the area of the Szczakowa sand mine excavation. Arborescent communities from succession consisting of Scotch pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) and common birch (Betula pendula Roth) were formed in a biogroup structure which could be used in the reclaim process. The nutrient content and length of Scotch pine needles indicate appropriate site conditions for this species in both area categories in the sand mine excavation. The effect of fertilization, resulting in a higher nutrient supply in Scotch pine needles, is evident only in the youngest group from the reclaimed areas. Heavy metal content in pine needles indicates an industrial impact on the reconstructed ecosystem in this region.