| Reclamation of Drastically Disturbed Lands Contributor(s): Barnhisel, Richard I. (Editor), Darmody, Robert G. (Editor), Daniels, W. Lee (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0891182330 ISBN-13: 9780891182337 Publisher: Wiley OUR PRICE: $76.00 Product Type: Other - Other Formats Published: October 2015 |
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| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - Organic |
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| Publisher Description: Land reclamation, particularly of land disturbed by mining, is a major environmental issue throughout the world. Thirty-eight chapters explore the vast complexities involved in reclamation after large-scale disturbances and provide a broad range of perspectives and examples of reclamation efforts. Readers will find specifics, from mapping minesoil to policy-making, from geochemistry to large-scale topography, from the papermill to oil shale, and emerge with an overall understanding of reclamation strategies and challenges. |