Practices for protecting and enhancing fish and wildlife on coal surface-mined land in the southcentral U.S.
By: by Richard E. Ambrose, Charles R. Hinkle, and Calvin R. Wenzel ; performed for Western Energy and Land Use Team, Office of Biological Services, Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Department of the Interior
Contributors: Hinkle, Charles R.; Wenzel, Calvin R.; Western Energy and Land Use Team; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Office of Biological Services; Science Applications, inc; United States. Bureau of Mines. Division of Minerals Environmental Technology
Publisher: U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, Office of Biological Services
Published: 1983
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 229
Subjects: Coal mines and mining; Strip mining; Wildlife management; Wildlife habitat improvement; Environmental aspects
Description: This handbook contains information on the best current practices to minimize disturbances and adverse impacts of surface mining on fish and wildlife resources. Current state and federal legislation was reviewed to determine those practices which were most compatible with the best technology currently available, fish and wildlife plans, and reclamation plans for the Southcentral region of the U.S. The information presented includes risks, limitations, approximate costs, and maintenance and management requirements for each practice. Plans for the restoration of specific habitats, according to the best practices are also included.
Notes: Funded by the U.S. Bureau of Mines, Minerals Environmental Technology Program.

"Science Applications, Inc."

"March 1983."

"FWS/OBS-83/11."

"FWS 14-16-0009-80-075."

"Project officer: Phillip L. Dittberner."

"In cooperation with Bureau of Mines"--Cover.

Distributed to depository libraries in microfiche.

Includes bibliographical references.