| Autor: |
Brenda K. Schladweiler, Dawn M. Gardner |
| Rok vydání: |
2011 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Journal American Society of Mining and Reclamation. 2011:552-566 |
| ISSN: |
2328-8744 |
| DOI: |
10.21000/jasmr11010552 |
| Popis: |
The collection of qualitative and quantitative data prior to any disturbance is an invaluable tool in the reclamation process, including the determination of future reclamation success of a given site. In conjunction with any federal or state rules and regulations associated with pre-disturbance data collection and due diligence of companies, determining overall reclamation potential prior to disturbance can outline construction limitations and ultimately increase final reclamation success. Primary resources that should be evaluated prior to disturbance include vegetation and soil characteristics. Since both pre- disturbance and revegetation communities are related to baseline and replaced soil characteristics, reclamation potential can be determined prior to disturbance at a specific location. This is especially critical on steep slope areas where thin and erosive soils may be present and where soil quality may be an issue. Various 2010 vegetation and soil data were collected to determine reclamation potential on proposed oil and gas sites within steep terrain and limited soils in the Powder River Basin of northeastern Wyoming. Many of these sites were on areas of concern for eventual reclamation success by federal land managers. A resource matrix was developed to assist in the determination of overall reclamation potential for each site. In addition, vegetation surveys were conducted within previously reclaimed steep sloped areas to determine whether success could be achieved in such highly challenged landscapes. |
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OpenAIRE |
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