Recultivation work in the oil shale basin of Estonia, USSR
Journal Article
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· Reclam. Rev.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6409643
Soviet Estonia, situated in northwestern USSR has important mineral resources of oil shale, the majority of which is deep-mined. Recultivation of exhausted oil shale pits, begun in 1959, has proceeded at an average of 150 ha/yr. Selective mining is adopted, followed quickly by physical recontouring and cultivation work. Maintenance and improvement of soil fertility is emphasized. Afforestation is the main form of biological recultivation. The most successful trees have been Pinus sylvestris, Betula verrucosa, Larix europea, and Larix japonica.
- Research Organization:
- USSR, Ministry of Forestry and Nature Conservation
- OSTI ID:
- 6409643
- Journal Information:
- Reclam. Rev.; (United States), Journal Name: Reclam. Rev.; (United States) Vol. 3:3; ISSN RERED
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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