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Showing 1 to 16 of 16 for “"SMCRA"”.
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Examining the Cover and Composition of the Successional Vegetation Mosaic of Pre-SMCRA Mined Landscapes in Southeast Ohio
This research examined 10 similar surface coal mines in southeast Ohio to assess the factors broadly influencing the cover and composition of the successional vegetation mosaic. Transects were surveyed on opposing north- and south-facing aspects within each mine to comprehensively characterize the …
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Effects of Silvicultural Treatments and Soil Properties on the Establishment and Productivity of Trees Growing on Mine Soils in the Appalachian Coalfields
… the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA), surface mined lands were commonly reclaimed to forests. Subsequent to the passage of SMCRA, reforestation of surface mined lands has decreased. As a result, thousands of hectares of land that were forested prior to mining are being reclaimed …
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Avian assemblages and Red-eyed Vireo nest survival within mineland forest
… the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) in 1977, mined lands have generally been reclaimed to an environment characterized by severely compacted minesoils, a growth medium comprised largely of unweathered materials, and a predominance of aggressive groundcovers that inhibit native …
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Soil productivity model to assess forest site quality on reclaimed surface mines
The Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) of 1977 requires that mine operators reclaim mined land to achieve productivity levels equal to or greater than premined conditions. Presently, the standard for evaluating reforestation success is based solely on tree-seedling survival. This …
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Pre-mining hydrologic analysis using modeling and geographic information system technology
… The Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) of 1977 provides regulations intended to produce environmentally acceptable results from mining operations. The SMCRA requires that extensive pre-mining monitoring be carried out to assist in determining the probable hydrologic consequences …
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Woody Species Diversity, Forest and Site Productivity, Stumpage Value, and Carbon Sequestration of Forests on Mined Lands Reclaimed Prior to the Passage of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977
… the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) may not achieve site productivity levels required by the law. Anecdotal evidence suggests that many pre-law reforested mined sites are growing productive forests. The purpose of this study was to characterize these forests and the mine soils …
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Longwall mining, subsidence, and protection of water resources in Virginia
… U.S. Surface Mine Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) provides a framework for regulation of the environmental effects of coal mining, including hydrologic effects. The Department of Mines, Minerals, and Energy, Division of Mined Land Reclamation (DMLR) is responsible for implementation of …
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Reclamation of surface-mined forest land in the southern Appalachians
… 1977 Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) have shown that trees will grow well where 1) minesoils are non-toxic, 2) minesoils are deep, loose, and uncompacted, and 3) tree seedling establishment is not hindered by competition from an herbaceous ground cover. Several experiments were …
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Analyses of coal extraction and spoil handling techniques in mountainous areas
… Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA), as well as both Federal and State regulations is at question.;The ability of mining engineers to accurately analyze mountaintop-mining operations is compromised by a variety of factors. These may be broadly classified as theoretical and …
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Economic Viability of Woody Bioenergy Cropping for Surface Mine Reclamation
… Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA) and provide renewable energy for the United States. This study examines the economic viability of bioenergy production on previously mined lands using multiple hardwood species and treatments. Five species were planted at two densities; …
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Evaluation of reclaimed coal-mined prime farmland based on soil characteristics in lieu of the current yield-based approach
… the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) in 1977, reclamation success of prime farmland after coal mining has been determined by long-term crop yield testing. States such as Illinois and Indiana require that reclamation success be based on crop production of mined-land. This process …
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USING THE FORESTRY RECLAMATION APPROACH FOR RECLAIMED SURFACE MINELAND IN THE WESTERN GULF: EFFECTS ON PINUS TAEDA SEEDLING GROWTH AND SURVIVAL
… soil stability since the implementation of SMCRA (Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act), research suggests that resulting soil compaction hinders the productivity of forests post-mining. The Forestry Reclamation Approach (FRA) was developed to improve forest health in the Appalachian …
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Reclaiming the Appalachian Landscape: Understanding Surface Mine Reclamation Through Remote Sensing
… the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) of 1977 mandated the restoration of mined land to an equal or better land use, the ecological integrity of these reclaimed landscapes remains uncertain, often characterized by "arrested succession" and the proliferation of invasive species. …
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Switchgrass potential on reclaimed surface mines for biofuel production in West Virginia
… Mining Reclamation and Control Act of 1977 (SMCRA) requirements for reclamation bond release to mine operators. Three separate studies will be discussed in this thesis to determine if switchgrass grown on reclaimed surface mines can produce yields similar to yields from stands grown under …
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Financial Analysis of Restoring Sustainable Forests on Appalachian Mined Lands for Wood Products, Renewable Energy, Carbon Sequestration, and Other Ecosystem Services
… Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA), mandates that mined land be reclaimed in a fashion that renders the land at least as productive after mining as it was before mining. In the central Appalachian region, where prime farmland and economic development opportunities for mined …
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Sustainable Community Development in Boom and Bust Economies: A Comparative Case Analysis of Institutional Stakeholder Interaction in Four Appalachian Natural Resource Dependent Locales
The purpose of this dissertation research is to examine how local context in four natural resource dependent Appalachian settings shape the formal Basic Engagement Plan (BEP). In 2002, the federal Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) formed a partnership with AmeriCorps …