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Vegetative cover grows directly on acidic mine refuse pile

Journal Article · · Coal Min. Process.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6932368
The paper reports how permanent, self-sustaining vegetation has been established on an acidic, 80-year old coal refuse pile without using a soil cover. Tests were carried out on a number of 1-acre plots which were treated with different mixtures of lime, fertiliser and seeds of grasses and legumes. The results of the tests are discussed and the way in which the final treatment was chosen is explained. The work is considered to have been successful.
OSTI ID:
6932368
Journal Information:
Coal Min. Process.; (United States), Journal Name: Coal Min. Process.; (United States) Vol. 21:2; ISSN CMPRB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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