Research Article | Published: 01 March 1992

Reclaiming Mined Lands for Management of Water Quality

P. Soni, Om Kumar and H. B. Vasistha

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 15 | Issue: 1 | Page No. 9-16 | 1992
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-1992-E5C579 | Cite this article

Abstract

The paper presents the reclamation approach followed in a surface mined rock phosphate mined area. Role of vegetative reclamation in managing the water quality of mined waters with special reference to pH, Ec. And sediment concentration has been discussed.

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References

1. Mathur, H.N.; P. Soni; H.B. Vasistha & Om Kumar (1987). Reclamation at Maldeota. Mine Project Report 1982-85, published by P.P.C.L., Dehra Dun.

2. Muncy, J.A. (1985a). Cooperative efforts help T.V.A. reclaim abandoned non coal mineral lands adversely impacting water quality in Tennessee Valley stream. Presented to the 4th Annual meeting of the Soil Conservation Society of America August 4-7, 1987, Louis, M.O. 13 p.

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5. Soni, P. and Om Kumar (1984). Chemistry of streams water affected by Rock Phosphate Mines. Presented 21 Annual, Convention of Chemistry, Cuttack, Jadavpur University.

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Soni, P., Kumar, O. and Vasistha, H.B., 1992. Reclaiming Mined Lands for Management of Water Quality. Indian Journal of Forestry, 15(1), pp.9-16. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-1992-E5C579

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Manuscript Published on 01 March 1992

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