Recent developments in the reclamation of surface mined lands
Annals of Arid Zone
By: K.D. Sharma, L. P. Gough, S. Kumar, B.K. Sharma, and S.K. Saxena
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Abstract
A broad review of mine land reclamation problems and challenges in arid lands is presented with special emphasis on work recently completed in India. The economics of mining in the Indian Desert is second only to agriculture in importance. Lands disturbed by mining, however, have only recently been the focus of reclamation attempts. Studies were made and results compiled of problems associated with germplasm selection, soil, plant and overburden characterization and manipulation, plant establishment methods utilized, soil amendment needs, use and conservation of available water and the evaluation of ecosystem sustainability. Emphasis is made of the need for multi-disciplinary approaches to mine land reclamation research and for the long-term monitoring of reclamation success.
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Sharma, K., Gough, L.P., Kumar, S., Sharma, B., and Saxena, S., 1997, Recent developments in the reclamation of surface mined lands: Annals of Arid Zone, v. 36, no. 4, p. 311-326.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Recent developments in the reclamation of surface mined lands |
| Series title | Annals of Arid Zone |
| Volume | 36 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Year Published | 1997 |
| Language | English |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Annals of Arid Zone |
| First page | 311 |
| Last page | 326 |