Revegetation of Land Disturbed by Strip Mining of Coal in Appalachia (Classic Reprint)

Excerpt from Revegetation of Land Disturbed by Strip Mining of Coal in Appalachia

Before an intelligent attempt can be made to revegetate the acid areas of Appalachia, the problems associated with revegetation, both chemical and physical, must be identified. Many spoils are almost completely infertile and require applications of several nutrient elements for plant growth. In addi tion to the problem of low fertility, the spoil may also have the problem of containing iron, aluminum, zinc, and manganese in a low - ph environment which facilitates uptake of the elements by the plant in toxic quantities.

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