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Surface mine reclamation for wildlife: a model reclamation plan for southern Appalachia. Final report

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6503242
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A reclamation plan for use on surface coal mines in southern Appalachia is presented. Included are suggestions relative to the establishment of groundcover and trees on the mine site. Also included are suggestions relative to the retention of surface water on mine sites. All techniques mentioned in the plan benefit wildlife and will assist the operator in achieving bond release. This plan has been implemented cooperatively by TVA and the FWS on a mine site in Campbell County, Tennessee. The costs of reclaiming a coal surface mine in Campbell County, Tennessee to benefit wildlife are described. The reclamation plan implemented on the mine site was designed for forestry and wildlife.
Research Organization:
Tennessee Valley Authority, Norris (USA). Div. of Land and Forest Resources
OSTI ID:
6503242
Report Number(s):
PB-83-144063
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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