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Practices for protecting and enhancing fish and wildlife on coal surface-mined land in central and southern appalachia

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5529360
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This handbook contains information on the best current practices to minimize disturbances and adverse impacts of surface mining on fish and wildlife resources. Current state and federal legislation was reviewed to determine those practices which were most compatible with the best technology currently available, fish and wildlife plans, and reclamation plans for the Central and Southern Appalachia region of the U.S. The information presented includes risks, limitations, approximate costs, and maintenance and management requirements of each practice.
Research Organization:
Science Applications, Inc., Oak Ridge, TN (USA)
OSTI ID:
5529360
Report Number(s):
PB-83-237073
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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