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.
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.
Mining companies can and should reinstate the land after they have mined it.
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.
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.
Erosion of soil from strip-mined land can be best controlled by implementing measures such as re-vegetation with native plants, creating retention ponds for sediment runoff, establishing erosion control bunds, and implementing proper land reclamation practices. These strategies help stabilize the soil, reduce erosion, and restore the ecosystem in the affected area.
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.
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'
K. W Seidel has written: 'Mixed or pure walnut plantings on strip-mined land in Kansas?'
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.
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.
Mine operators can reclaim land that has been strip mined by reshaping the land, planting vegetation to restore natural habitats, and controlling erosion. This process aims to ensure that the land can support wildlife, forests, agriculture, or other sustainable uses. It is a legal requirement for mine operators to reclaim the land after mining activities have ceased.
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.
To date, gold and silver can be mined more economically on land.
It was mined from the land.
It is a narrow strip of land, joining two larger land areas.
It is a narrow strip of land, joining two larger land areas.