Ecological restoration of coal mine degraded land is vital to offset the negative impacts of land use changes. Mining has severely altered site characteristics, leading to a loss of biodiversity, soil erosion, and land degradation. On the other hand, ecological restoration can recuperate mine soil quality, establish a plant–soil relation ...
When the coal ran out in Kentucky's first mountaintop removal (MTR) mine in the early 1990s,the site met a fate that has become common: The property owner filled the gouged, barren land back in ...
As opencast coal mining is a temporary use of land, there is a need for the restoration of mine dumps after completion of mining activities. Vegetation on the mine dumps is beneficial to control the coal dust dispersion, soil erosion, sedimentation, and ultimately improve the soil quality ( Mukhopadhyay et al., 2017 ).
This study examines two mines i.e., Sohagpur and Bishrampur areas from Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, respectively. The Sohagpur Coalfield extends in about 3000 km 2 and is the main coal supplier in South Rewa Gondwana Basin. The area within latitudes 23°05′-23°30′N and longitudes 81°13′- 82°12′E bears coal and finds its …
The ecosystem of a coal-mined area, however, is able to naturally restore with the processes of natural succession, similar to the human body system that has the …
Ffos-y-Fran as it looked at the start of mining in 2008. Daniel Therkelsen of Coal Action Network said settling for a far cheaper restoration would be a "betrayal to the 140,000 people in Merthyr ...
Comprehensive ecological nature-restoration investigations on the crack structures, the aquifers and the soil qualities over the coalbed mining areas are essential to assist a program to control ...
Goaf restoration is an important part of urban space management. With mining of coal resources, appearance of goaf and subsidence areas causes serious geological disasters and environmental and ecological problems, which significantly affect urban safety, development, and construction. Therefore, repair of goafs is crucial. In this …
Start of the consultation on Opencast Coal Restoration: Effective Regulation drafting last July and launch for 12 weeks last December. Active sites all across central Scotland (Banks, Kier, Halls, Hargreaves) Next steps, to report back to task force by the end of 2014 (or sooner)
Post-mining landscapes are large-scale transformations and disturbance of the ecosystem and are of worldwide interest and concern. Globally, coal and lignite play an essential role in the energy mix. A primary objective of the restoration of post-mining sites based on ecological engineering is establishing a long-term sustainable ecosystem ...
The ultimate goal of restoration is to re-establish a natural landscape on previously mined land. The land is contoured and then seeded with a carefully researched mixture of grasses and several plants indigenous to northern regions. Since 1970, the mine has reclaimed more than 5,500 acres and planted more than 500,000 seedlings.
Sustainable mine closures depend on coal, water, and methane resource management Mine restoration and mined land repurposing are crucial elements of resource …
The sub-groups recommend that Scottish Government should work with Local Authority Finance Directors, insurance managers, the Scottish Futures Trust, HOPS and industry to put in place elements to be included in agreements for surface coal mine restoration guarantees. HOPS and SOLAR will agree headings for a draft guidance …
In a complete organic ecosystem restoration in mining areas, soil and vegetation complement and influence each other. It is of great significance to evaluate the ecological restoration effect on and ecosystem stability of the mining area, with the coupling and coordinating relationship between herb community and soil …
Succession is the change in a plant community over time and its progression is of great concern when managing the recovery of landscapes after coal mining. Applying proper methods in the early stages of reclamation promotes a natural rate of forest stand recovery following large-scale operations (Groninger et al .
Coal mine restoration accentuates C-stock and accelerates the rate of sequestration; promote vegetation cover and improve soil properties (Tripathi et al. 2016; Ahirwal & Maiti 2021;. Biochar is a ...
Previous efforts to restore former coal mine sites in Appalachia have left behind vast swaths of unproductive land. Now, a group of nonprofits and scientists are …
The construction and evaluation of a coal gangue planting substrate would positively contribute to eco-environmental reconstruction and the future restoration of vegetation in a coal-mine ecosystem. This study measured and analyzed soil physicochemical properties, soil nutrient ratios and plant growth of coal gangue planting …
Following two failed attempts to sell the mine in 2016 and 2017, Peabody has worked on an extensive land rehabilitation project. The company has rehabilitated 395 hectares of land since 2014, equivalent to nearly two-thirds of the land used for mining projects. Much of the new land has been given over to cattle farming, enabling the mine …
Restoring coal mine degraded lands in India for achieving the United Nations‐Sustainable Development Goals - Ahirwal - 2022 - Restoration Ecology - Wiley …
Open-pit mining has caused extensive land destruction, including land abandonment and reduction in agricultural land, resulting in serious environmental problems. Ecological restoration and mine reclamation have become important components of the sustainable development strategies in Inner Mongolia, China. …
Coal extraction at Merthyr Tydfil's Ffos-y-Fran mine began in 2007 on a 15-year licence. The UK's largest opencast coalmine must close after an extension to keep it running was rejected.
Vegetation restoration is an available way to ameliorate degraded lands. In order to study the response of soil microbes to vegetation restoration in coal mining subsidence areas, the composition and distribution of soil microbes were discussed through three plots: unsubsided area (CA), new subsided area (NSA), and old subsided …
The Environmental Restoration program provides grants to states and Tribes to conduct reclamation on sites mined before the enactment of SMCRA in 1977. OSMRE …
The Abandoned Mine Land (AML) Reclamation Program uses fees paid by present-day coal mining companies to reclaim coal mines abandoned before 1977. This makes these areas safer for people and the …
That's how mountaintop-removal mining works—blowing up the top few hundred feet of mountain to expose coal seams. After the coal is stripped, mine companies are legally required to do some restoration, which usually involves replacing the exploded soil and rock—rubble—covering it with a layer of topsoil, and seeding it with anything ...
The following case studies showcase diverse approaches to abandoned coal mine restoration to encourage conversations that can inspire future projects. Rural Action is a non-governmental organization in the Appalachian region of Ohio that focuses on asset-based community development, including restoring lands that have been impaired …
With the development of China's coal industry, coal gangue has become one of the most extensive solid wastes.The collection of soil from other places for land reclamation has become a commonly used technology for ecological restoration of coal-mining areas in China. The purpose of this study was to use coal gangue as a new type …
Q&A: On Old Coal Mines, Re-Growing Native Appalachian Forests. Michael French of Green Forests Work speaks on restoring native, hardwood forests on old coal …
ANNEX C. Key Findings of consultation on opencast coal restoration: Effective Regulation. Although there is support for reinforcement of policy within SPP, greater emphasis tended to be placed on the provision of guidance and technical advice which was widely supported. It was evident that financial arrangements to guarantee …