Effects of controlled overburden placement on mine-spoil properties, revegetation, and the growth of Pitch X loblolly pine hybrid seedlings as demonstrated on an abandoned strip bench. Final report

Technical Report · Fri Aug 15 00:00:00 EDT 1986

OSTI ID:7182616

Daniels, W L; Burger, J; Roberts, J; Moss, S

Surface coal-mine reclamation efforts depend on a knowledge of soil development and nutrient cycling. Gaining an understanding of soil genesis in various parent materials and in different cultural amendments will aid the success of revegetation and reclamation. Studies in soil genesis are needed to determine if rock-mine spoils are suitable as a topsoil substitute. A knowledge of mechanisms of nutrient cycling in these materials will aid the development of management strategies for successful reclamation. The report summarizes findings from Phase II of the Controlled Overburden Placement Experiment, funded by OSM. The data reported pertain primarily to the second and third growing seasons, 1983 and 1984. The experiment is composed of two parts, a rock-mix experiment and a surface-treatment experiment. Second-year results confirm topsoil substitutes can outperform topsoiled plots in these particular mine soils.

• Research Organization: Virginia Polytechnic Inst. and State Univ., Blacksburg, VA (USA)
• OSTI ID: 7182616
• Report Number(s): PB-90-167339/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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PLANT GROWTH
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NUTRIENTS
OVERBURDEN
PROGRESS REPORT
SOILS
SURFACE MINING
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PINOPHYTA
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