Ecorestoration of the coalmine degraded lands

The book adopts an application-oriented approach for ecorestoration of coalmine degraded. The theoretical aspects of ecorestoration, and steps involved in ecorestoration process and experimental aspects of thorough analytical procedures have been discussed in detail. It emphasizes on the types of mi...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Maiti, Subodh Kumar
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New Delhi Springer India 2013, 2013
Edition:1st ed. 2013
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • SECTION A.-Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION.-Chapter -2: Ecology and Ecosystem in Mine Dedraded Land.-CHAPTER 3: PHYSICAL (TECHNICAL) RECLAMATION.-Chapter 4: Minesoil properties affecting plant establishment and growth.-Chapter 5: Topsoil Management.-Chapter 6: Programs and Planning of vegetation cover development.-Chapter 7: Seeds – collection, storage & treatment.-Chapter 8: NURSERY RAISING OF SAPLINGS FOR FOREST TREES
  • Chapter 9: Establishment of Grasses and Legumes Cover.-Chapter 10 Application of Mulch, geotextiles and amendments.-Chapter 11: Bio-fertilizer (Mycorrhiza) technology in Mine Ecorestoration.-Chapter -12: Biodiversity, Erosion and Conservation in Ecorestored site.-Chapter 13: Monitoring and Aftercare of Ecorestored Site.-Chapter 14: Evaluation of Reclamation success and Soil Quality Indicators.-Chapter – 15: Forest & Wildlife Conservation Acts.-Chapter 16: Ecological Impact Assessment of Surface Mining Project.-Chapter 17: MINE CLOSURE.- SECTION B.-Chapter 1 : SAMPLING TECNIQUE.-Chapter 2 : ANALYSIS OF PHYSICAL PARAMETERS.-Chapter 3: ANALYSIS OF CHEMICAL PARAMETERS OF SOIL AND OVERBURDEN.-Chapter 4: SOIL MICROBIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS.-CHAPTER 5: PLANT ANALYSIS, FIELD TRIALS AND VEGETATION SURVEY.-Annex: SOIL ANALYSIS.-Annex- 1: Soil Analysis
  • Annex- 2:   Apparatus/ Instruments required for sol analysis laboratory.