Reclaiming mined lands in Alaska
Conference
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· Trans. Soc. Min. Eng. AIME; (United States)
OSTI ID:7183774
Reclaiming mined land in northern regions is less difficult than reclaiming semiarid lands. In 1972, the Usibelli coal mine near Healy, Alaska, initiated experimental plots to determine the proper grasses and amounts of fertilizer. The following spring, approximately 1600 acres of land disturbed by mining were seeded by low-flying aircraft. The reclamation project was evaluated by the State of Alaska and has been adjudged successful. The information gained is being used in reviewing prospecting permits and granting coal leases on state lands.
- Research Organization:
- Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys, College, AK
- OSTI ID:
- 7183774
- Conference Information:
- Journal Name: Trans. Soc. Min. Eng. AIME; (United States) Journal Volume: 260:1
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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