Author: Allen Lawrence KujaPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 243
Book Description
Revegetation of Mine Tailings Using Native Species from Disturbed Sites in Northern Canada
Author: Allen Lawrence KujaEnvironmental Ecology
Author: Bill FreedmanPublisher: Academic Press
ISBN: 9780122665424
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 638
Book Description
Like ecology, environmental science is multi- and interdisciplinary. The three major subdisciplines of environmental science are : Population, Resources, Environment. Of the above three major subdisciplines with environmental science, this book is more concerned with the third - the ecological effects of stressors, with particular reference to those associated with the activities of humans. A chapter deals with the use and abuse of biological resources and the emerging field of ecological economics. Some sections deal with environmental impact assessment; ecological monitoring; and the responsibilities of ecologists in environmental issues, environmental education, and the design of sustainable economic systems.
Spoil to Soil: Mine Site Rehabilitation and Revegetation
Author: N.S. BolanPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1498767621
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Spoil to Soil: Mine Site Rehabilitation and Revegetation presents both fundamental and practical aspects of remediation and revegetation of mine sites. Through three major themes, it examines characterization of mine site spoils; remediation of chemical, physical and biological constraints of mine site spoils, including post mine-site land-use practices; and revegetation of remediated mine site spoils. Each theme includes chapters featuring case studies involving mine sites around the world. The final section focuses specifically on case studies with successful mine site rehabilitation. The book provides a narrative of how inert spoil can be converted to live soil. Instructive illustrations show mine sites before and after rehabilitation. The purpose of this book is to provide students, scientists, and professional personnel in the mining industry sensible, science-based information needed to rehabilitate sustainably areas disturbed by mining activities. This book is suitable for undergraduate and graduate students majoring in environmental, earth, and soil sciences; environmental and soil scientists; and mine site environmental engineers and regulators.
Australian Journal of Pharmacy
Author: Arctic Science and Technology Information SystemPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Arctic regions
Languages : en
Pages : 540
Book Description
U.S. Geological Survey Open-file Report
Author: Manual of Plant Species Suitability for Reclamation in Alberta
Author: L. E. WatsonEstablishing Native Plant Communities
Author: Elizabeth Ann SmreciuPublisher: Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development
ISBN:
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
This book was written to fulfil the need for a document to address the specifics of native revegetation that are not adequately covered by a guideline. It assists anyone in Alberta who has to plan native plant revegetation projects or carryout the revegetation. It provides specific information on native revegetation planning, information sources, final land-use considerations, salvaging or otherwise obtaining native plant materials, field operations (site preparation, seeding, planting, ensuring establishment success), management, monitoring, and assessment. Appendices include a glossary, a list of Websites & contacts for further information, a methodology for calculating seeding rates, and a table showing native plant species & their characteristics.
Mining, Land Use, and the Environment: A review of mine reclamation activities in Canada
Author: I. B. MarshallPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Environmental engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
Examines the nature and distribution of mining in Canada, land utilized and disturbed by mining, impacts of mining and land use conflicts and constraints.
Literature on the Revegetation of Coal-mined Lands
Author: David L. VeithPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Coal mines and mining
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Mineral Resources
Author: Manuel Bustillo RevueltaPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319587609
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 663
Book Description
This comprehensive textbook covers all major topics related to the utilization of mineral resources for human activities. It begins with general concepts like definitions of mineral resources, mineral resources and humans, recycling mineral resources, distribution of minerals resources across Earth, and international standards in mining, among others. Then it turns to a classification of mineral resources, covering the main types from a geological standpoint. The exploration of mineral resources is also treated, including geophysical methods of exploration, borehole geophysical logging, geochemical methods, drilling methods, and mineral deposit models in exploration. Further, the book addresses the evaluation of mineral resources, from sampling techniques to the economic evaluation of mining projects (i.e. types and density of sampling, mean grade definition and calculation, Sichel’s estimator, evaluation methods – classical and geostatistical, economic evaluation – NPV, IRR, and PP, estimation of risk, and software for evaluating mineral resources). It subsequently describes key mineral resource exploitation methods (open pit and underground mining) and the mineral processing required to obtain saleable products (crushing, grinding, sizing, ore separation, and concentrate dewatering, also with some text devoted to tailings dams). Lastly, the book discusses the environmental impact of mining, covering all the aspects of this very important topic, from the description of diverse impacts to the environmental impact assessment (EIA), which is essential in modern mining projects.