Because... once the mining has finished - and the area returned to its original state... a completely different set of animals could move into the space - than were there before.
Rapid and slow earth changes are alike in that they both involve processes that shape and transform the Earth's surface over time. While the speed differs, both types of changes contribute to the dynamic nature of the Earth's environment and can have long-lasting effects on landscapes and ecosystems.
Surface water is water that flows or gathers on the ground surface, such as rivers, lakes, and streams. It is an important source of freshwater for many ecosystems and human activities.
Soil and overburden in surface coal mining must be carefully removed and stored separately to prevent contamination and preserve topsoil for reclamation. Techniques such as contour mining and backfilling can be used to minimize the environmental impact by reducing the amount of disturbed land and facilitating reclamation efforts. Adequate erosion control measures should also be implemented to prevent sediment runoff into nearby water sources.
it goes through the surface into the soil and it makes a hole it's just like stabbing someone in the stomach by accident
The ultimate source of energy for nearly all surface terrestrial and shallow water ecosystems is the sun. Through the process of photosynthesis, plants and other autotrophs convert sunlight into chemical energy that is then passed on to other organisms in the ecosystem.
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
E. A. Nephew has written: 'Costs of coal surface mining and reclamation in Appalachia' -- subject(s): Costs, Environmental aspects, Environmental aspects of Reclamation of land, Reclamation of land, Strip mining
The Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 authorized the use of money from the sale of public lands for reclamation purposes. This act established a fund using fees paid by coal mining companies based on their production to finance the reclamation of abandoned mine lands.
Assess the environmental damage and plan the reclamation strategy. Implement measures to restore the ecosystem, such as planting native vegetation or restoring water bodies. Monitor the progress of reclamation efforts and make adjustments as needed. Engage with stakeholders and communities to ensure successful reclamation outcomes.
F Persse has written: 'Coal surface mining reclamation costs in the western United States'
C. W Gronow has written: 'Reclamation problems and needs of the surface mining industry'
T. W Richards has written: 'Direct-seeding oaks for surface-mine reclamation'
C. E Harvey has written: 'Achieving an acceptable standard of land reclamation for surface mining'
S. A. Gavande has written: 'Selecting cover-soil for use in surface mine reclamation in east Texas'
E. E. Filer has written: '1970 Annual Report - surface-mined land reclamation'
USDI Office of Surface Mining has written: 'Illinois reclamation research summaries' 'Evaluation of effectiveness of fly ash in fixing metals within and controlling leachate contamination from tailings ponds' 'Reclamaiton and enforcement technical publications 1978-85' 'Abandoned Mined Lands Reclamation Conference Proceedings'
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