That's a bit odd - why wouldn't wind blown non-sterile organic matter from the surrounding forest re-colonize the area?
replyIf there's enough radioactive material and it is mobile enough (due to ground water or wind driven mixing) to stay near the surface it could sterilize any organic material that comes in faster than it can accumulate.
replyI'm guessing the distinct lack of Google Streetview on that circular bit of road nearby and the tracks implies a certain amount of resistance to access if you get off that dual carriageway to the west?
replyThat "circular bit of road" is the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider, the second highest-powered particle accelerator on the planet.
replyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Relativistic_Heavy_Ion_Collide...