Restoring surface-mined land.
Publisher: Department of Agriculture
Published: 1968
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 18
Subjects: Strip mining -- United States.; Spoil banks.; Soil erosion.; Reclamation of land -- United States.
Description:   Physical conditions associated with the surface mining of land, such as spoil banks and erosion, are discussed in this article.  The idea of a national surface-mined-land conservation effort is explored and the achievements of the industry, government and research in improving soils and solving land treatment problems are featured in the paper.
Notes: U.S. Department of Agriculture Miscellaneous Publication No. 1082

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