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How can damage from strip mines be repaired?
It actually takes place on an ongoing basis in the US. When a mine is closed, there are funds that have been set aside for restoration of the mined area. Land is contoured, topsoil placed where it is needed, and lands planted with vegetation that will grow in that area.
What reclamation is done to repair damages caused by strip mining?
The land is contoured to prevent erosion. Topsoil is replaced, and seeded/planted to grow new vegetation. Provision is made for drainage of rainwater. Current mines are required to reclaim mined land, and funds are provided to reclaim older mines.
Can mining companies make or cannot make repairs to land after the mine is used?
Mining companies can and should reinstate the land after they have mined it.
When building what constuction codes come first?
Zoning. Is the land zoned for residential? Commercial? Industrial? Can not build a dwelling (house) in commercial zone, and vise-versa, can not build commercial shop on land zoned for residential use.
How can the effects of mining be minimized?
In several ways. The type of mining may be changed to a form that has a lesser impact on surroundings, and mined land can be reclaimed, restored, or placed into other uses.
How can erosion of soil from land that has been strip-mined be best controlled by?
Restoration- which is required by law. Mining companies must post a bond to reclaim land that has been mined. It will be contoured to reduce erosion and seeded with grasses and/or planted with trees.
What does it mean to reclaim the strip mined land?
Reclaiming strip mined land involves restoring the site to a functional and productive state by reshaping the land, planting vegetation, and addressing any environmental impacts caused by the mining activities. The goal is to mitigate environmental damage, improve soil fertility, restore habitats, and promote land use that benefits both people and the ecosystem.
What has the author Lee Guernsey written?
Lee Guernsey has written: 'Land use changes caused by a quarter century of strip coal mining in Indiana' 'The reclamation of strip mined lands in western Kentucky'
What has the author K W Seidel written?
K. W Seidel has written: 'Mixed or pure walnut plantings on strip-mined land in Kansas?'
How can damage from the strip mines be repaired?
It actually takes place on an ongoing basis in the US. When a mine is closed, there are funds that have been set aside for restoration of the mined area. Land is contoured, topsoil placed where it is needed, and lands planted with vegetation that will grow in that area.
How can damage from strip mines be repaired?
It actually takes place on an ongoing basis in the US. When a mine is closed, there are funds that have been set aside for restoration of the mined area. Land is contoured, topsoil placed where it is needed, and lands planted with vegetation that will grow in that area.
What do mine operators do to fix land that has been strip mined?
To strip mine, the mining operation requires the removal of the overburden. That's all the stuff on top of the material that the mining company wants to extract. With the overburden removed, and the material removed, overburden is replaced and suitable surface cover is re-established. Some thought and planning are included in coutouring the surface to "match" the area around it. The mining company might plant trees, shrubs or just sow grasses on the land, according to the nature of the surrounding vegetation, and also their agreement with the regulators who will inspect the finished operation.
How can topsoil be replaced in an area that has been strip mined?
Topsoil can be replaced in strip-mined areas by importing nutrient-rich topsoil from other locations, or by using soil stabilization techniques such as planting cover crops, trees, and grasses to restore soil fertility. It is important to properly grade the land and ensure proper drainage to support plant growth and prevent erosion. In some cases, adding organic matter such as compost or manure can speed up the restoration process.
Why are gold and silver not mined from seawater?
To date, gold and silver can be mined more economically on land.
Where did ochre dye come from?
It was mined from the land.
Strip of land along the eastern mediterranean?
The strip of land along the Eastern Mediterranean is Cyprus.
What is a narrow strip of isthmus?
It is a narrow strip of land, joining two larger land areas.
