Ecological Restoration of Central European Mining Sites: A
In the ecological restoration of mining areas, attention should be paid to the restoration of soil properties. This study provides a scientific basis for the successful ecological restoration or
Land restoration and mine site rehabilitation Verterra
Verterra is a leader in ecological engineering theory and practice. Verterra delivers land, water and vegetation management solutions, turning risk into value for organisations seeking positive economic, environmental and community outcomes. We apply scientific knowledge of ecosystems and practical experience in partnership with our clients.
Ecological restoration of mine degraded soils, with
This paper reviews the ecological aspects of mined soil restoration, with special emphasis on maintaining a long-term sustainable vegetation on toxic metal mine sites. The metal mined soils are man-made habitats which are very unstable and will become sources of air and water pollution. Establishment of a vegetation cover is essential to
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The ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Mine Site Restoration (CMSR) is a new model for workplace integrated researcher training. It will deliver restoration-industry-ready professionals focused on the needs of the mining sector, to enhance the capacity of industry to deliver improved financial, social and environmental outcomes.
How can we restore biodiversity and ecosystem services in
Ecological restoration aims at increasing the biodiversity and ecosystem functions or services (Whisenant 1999; Farber et al. 2006).Ecosystem services targeted initially in post-mining and post-industrial sites are related to soil physical characteristics, such as erosion control, water filtration, and the improvement of the micro- and mesoclimate, which are prerequisites for the establishment
Progresses in restoration of post-mining landscape in
National reviews of ecological restoration of mine wasteland are also available, e.g., for China (Li 2006) and Ghana (Mensah 2015). To our knowledge, no systematic review is available for research and practices in post-mining landscape restoration in Africa despite the long history of mining, and the many copper and gold mines in the Democratic
Ecological Restoration of Central European Mining Sites: A
used in restoration projects is between 95 and 100% of the total area disturbed; ii) mining sites, if mining is properly designed and then the sites are left to spontaneous succession, often act as
#MineClosurePerspectives: Ecological Restoration | Future
However, mining activities may irreversibly alter topographies, soils, water dynamics and human land-use. In reality such considerations need to be factored into mine closure planning and ecological restoration activities. In many situations if a mine has been developed on a previously degraded site, it may be desirable to restore the site to
Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority Restoration Ecology
Kings Park's Restoration Ecology Group researches a wide spectrum of new and innovative methods for tackling the ecological restoration in urban bushlands and post-mining and post-degradation environments. The Group has projects and experience working across Western Australia's bio-diverse ecosystems, from Pilbara grassland and savannah, mid
Case Studies of Successfully Reclaimed Mining Sites
In some cases, it could also be appropriate to open the reclaimed mine site to community use, such as a public park, nature conservancy, etc. The optimal use of closed mining sites must be based on the needs of the local community. For example, in the European Union over 50% of mining lands that have been reclaimed are used for forests or
Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority Restoration Ecology
Kings Park's Restoration Ecology Group researches a wide spectrum of new and innovative methods for tackling the ecological restoration in urban bushlands and post-mining and post-degradation environments. The Group has projects and experience working across Western Australia's bio-diverse ecosystems, from Pilbara grassland and savannah, mid
Mining restoration centre
5/12/2016· Mining restoration centre and restoration technologies which can return mining sites to full ecological functioning and productivity. These tools include next-generation technologies for
Management and restoration of mining areas in India |
This positive step forward by the government and mining industry will help India achieve its commitment to the Aichi Targets. Project Goal: The overall purpose of the project is to strengthen the knowledge base with respect to the conceptualisation, and management of ecological restoration of mining sites in
Mine reclamation Wikipedia
Mine reclamation creates useful landscapes that meet a variety of goals ranging from the restoration of productive ecosystems to the creation of industrial and municipal resources. In the United States, mine reclamation is a regular part of modern mining practices. Modern mine reclamation minimizes and mitigates the environmental effects of mining
Unit Outline SCI2115 Ecological Restoration
Underlying ecological theory guiding restoration, including ecological succession, ecological thresholds and states, ecosystem functioning, landscape ecology, mycorrhiza and soil biota. Types of and reasons for restoration; the scope and scale of restoration required at local, landscape, regional and global scales; locating suitable sites for revegetation; impacts on hydrology and other
Restoring biodiversity to rehabilitated mines | Australian
Image: A perentie (Varanus giganteus) observed crossing a road into reference bushland adjacent to an active mine site in Mid West Western Australia. Monitor lizards are common throughout arid Australia, but little is known of how they respond to mining activities or site restoration. Perenties forage over large distances and present an ideal
Ecological restoration plan for abandoned underground
Eastern China has a long history of coal mining and a large number of coal mine sites have been abandoned in this region leaving a legacy of mining-related land subsidence, coal waste piles and brownfield sites. Furthermore, as a result of the historical planning approach in the region, many cities were built around coal mines. Therefore, the ecological restoration of abandoned mine land has
Ecological restoration practice is based on an appropriate
Precis. Where mining is undertaken in natural areas, the highest standard of ecological restoration is expected by society as exemplified in the regulatory process. This means that a five-star recovery should be the goal of any restoration project involving a natural area. In semi- natural sites with important or high biodiversity values, there
Land rehabilitation Wikipedia
Land rehabilitation is the process of returning the land in a given area to some degree of its former state, after some process (industry, natural disasters, etc.) has resulted in its damage.Many projects and developments will result in the land becoming degraded, for example mining, farming and forestry
NSW Mine Rehabilitation NSW Mining
Rehabilitation & mine closure We take our responsibility for the environment very seriously. While mining land use is very minimal in NSW, we want the land we do mine to have a long and fruitful life when mining is complete, and there’s no reason why it can’t. Before mining begins, we work with government authorities to determine the post-mining use of the land and develop a rehabilitation
Ecological restoration of post-mining: new approach to
Ecological restoration of post-mining: new approach to their revegetation by local plants Revegetation of post-mining disposal sites by native plants species, sustainable method to integrate the site into the environment Final project report
Restoration of Mined Areas | Ecological Restoration
ADVERTISEMENTS: This article provides an overview on the restoration of mined areas. Ecosystem destruction by mining for coal, quarrying for minerals, and other processes to meet demands of industries, is an inevitable part of civilization. All over the world, mining sector is crucial in the development and economic prosperity. In India, mining is an important []
Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority ARC Training Centre
The Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Mine Site Restoration is a 5-year project supported by the ARC and 7 industry partners to train the next generation of restoration research professionals for improved outcomes in post-mining ecological restoration.
Restoration won't work: a new way to fix old mines
8/12/2013· Restoration won’t work: a new way to fix old mines December 8, 2013 10.32pm EST. David Bowman, University of Tasmania. Author. David Bowman Professor, Environmental
Restoration of Mined Areas in Namibia’s Sperrgebiet
due to be published in Ecological Restoration in July 2011 Sendelingsdrift Mining at Sendelingsdrift will affect the core population of Juttadinteria albata (Aizoaceae), a threatened succulent plant with a very limited distribution. An experimental site was set up at Sendelingsdrift using medium-sized and fine mine tailings and a control
Ecological Restoration an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
Subodh K. Maiti, Jitendra Ahirwal, in Phytomanagement of Polluted Sites, 2019. 3.3.1 Stages of Ecological Restoration. Ecological restoration is a holistic approach to reconstructing mine degraded land that is mostly used for agriculture and forestry purposes. Thus, the integration of restoration strategies into mine planning is important for sustainable mining.
Adopting novel ecosystems as Ecological Processes
11/07/2013· The nature and extent of environmental disturbance associated with mining commonly entails completely new and challenging combinations of climate, lithology and landform. Consequently, the outcomes of ecological processes associated with the recovery or restoration of ecosystems cannot be predicted reliably from previously known associations between their physical and biological
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Surveying vegetation structure is a common method of assessing restoration success; however, responses of fauna to mine site restoration remain largely overlooked and understudied despite their importance within ecosystems as ecological engineers, pollinators, and restoration facilitators. Here we review the current state of the use of fauna in assessments of mine site restoration success
Soil Reclamation of Abandoned Mine Land by Revegetation: A
SOIL RECLAMATION OF ABANDONED MINE LAND BY REVEGETATION: A REVIEW V. Sheoran1, A. S. Sheoran2§, P. Poonia3 1, 3 Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Jai Narain Vyas University,Jodhpur, India-342011 2 Department of Mining Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Jai Narain Vyas University,Jodhpur, India-342011 ABSTRACT Mining of mineral resources results in
Alcoa -- Sustainability Environmental Management
Mining rehabilitation and bauxite residue management are two key environmental priorities. Mining rehabilitation Alcoa of Australia (Alcoa) is a recognised world leader in mine site rehabilitation. Our key objective is to re-establish a self-sustaining jarrah forest ecosystem that fulfils forest land uses that include conservation, timber