Main Title |
Rehabilitation Potentials and Limitations of Surface-Mined Land in the Northern Great Plains. |
Author |
Packer., Paul E. ;
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CORP Author |
Northern Great Plains Resource Program, Denver, Colo.;Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C.;Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C.;Environmental Protection Agency, Montana.;Intermountain Forest and Range Experiment Station, Ogden, Utah. |
Year Published |
1974 |
Report Number |
NGPRP/CD-74/403; FSGTR/INT-14; |
Stock Number |
PB-244 846 |
Additional Subjects |
Surface mining ;
Vegetation ;
Land reclamation ;
Cost analysis ;
Soil stabilization ;
Coal mining ;
Precipitation(Meteorology) ;
Law enforcement ;
Plant growth ;
Classifications ;
Soil fertility ;
Montana ;
North Dakota ;
Wyoming ;
Northern Plains Region(United States) ;
Soil associations
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB-244 846 |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
52p |
Abstract |
The report analyzes the amounts and distribution of precipitation, soil productivity and stability, and suitability and availability of native vegetation for revegetation in portions of North Dakota, Montana and Wyoming. These factors are analyzed for each surface minable coal bearing area in the region. The three factors analyzed are rated and revegetation response potentials designated Revegetation Response Units (RRU) estimated for all surface minable lands. The existing revegetation efforts on all of the mines in the Northern Great Plains are discussed. In addition to revegetation potential the report discusses cost of revegetation and legal basis for enforcement of surface mined rehabilitation regulations. Information and research needs are listed. |