Browsing by Author "Bhattacharya, J."

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Forestry reclamation of disturbed surface mine lands
(2011) Tripathi, A.K.; Bhattacharya, J.; Pal, S.K.
The goal of forestry reclamation is creation of naturally stable and productive forests on disturbed surface mine soil in as little time as possible which generate value for their owners and provide watershed protection, wildlife habitat, and other environmental services. This paper describes research conducted to study the forestry reclamation of disturbed surface mine lands. Soil data for forestry reclaimed land in Rheinish lignite area has also been compared to that of adjacent undisturbed forestry land to investigate the effectiveness of reclamation and soil management operations in restoring the disturbed surface mine land similar to adjacent undisturbed land.
Postmining soil development on spreader reclaimed land for agricultural purpose in Rheinish lignite area, Germany
(2012) Tripathi, A.K.; Bhattacharya, J.; Pal, S.K.
The goal [I] of agricultural reclamation in Rheinish lignite area, Germany is to restore arable soils with high capacity for crop production which ensures a permanent productivity with normal cultivation irrespective of current crop harvesting. Reclamation forms an integral component of the mine planning process and restoration of area disturbed due to mining in the region is given as much importance as the extraction of lignite itself. The soil materials for agricultural postmining land use are carefully selected and special care is taken while handling the soil so as to preserve the basic qualities. In this research, data obtained from agricultural reclaimed lands of different ages in Rheinish lignite area, Germany for various soil physical, chemical and biological parameters have been compared with nearby undisturbed soil data to study the postmining soil development with time.
Postmining soil development on spreader reclaimed land for agricultural purpose in Rheinish lignite area, Germany
(2012) Tripathi, A.K.; Bhattacharya, J.; Pal, S.K.
The goal [I] of agricultural reclamation in Rheinish lignite area, Germany is to restore arable soils with high capacity for crop production which ensures a permanent productivity with normal cultivation irrespective of current crop harvesting. Reclamation forms an integral component of the mine planning process and restoration of area disturbed due to mining in the region is given as much importance as the extraction of lignite itself. The soil materials for agricultural postmining land use are carefully selected and special care is taken while handling the soil so as to preserve the basic qualities. In this research, data obtained from agricultural reclaimed lands of different ages in Rheinish lignite area, Germany for various soil physical, chemical and biological parameters have been compared with nearby undisturbed soil data to study the postmining soil development with time.
Reclamation and management of disturbed surface mining areas for agricultural purpose with emphasis on concurrent reclamation
(2012) Tripathi, A.K.; Bhattacharya, J.; Pal, S.K.
The extraction of natural resources has significant influence on the surrounding landscape and environment. Consequently in modern surface mines, reclamation is considered an important part of mining activities and is given as much importance as the extraction itself. The goals of reclamation are also integrated in the overall operational concept of surface mining. This paper discusses in detail the operations carried out to reclaim and manage the disturbed surface mine lands for agricultural purpose. Reclamation operations carried out in lignite mines in Germany for restoration of disturbed surface mining areas for agricultural purpose are also described.
Reclamation and management of disturbed surface mining areas for agricultural purpose with emphasis on concurrent reclamation
(2012) Tripathi, A.K.; Bhattacharya, J.; Pal, S.K.
The extraction of natural resources has significant influence on the surrounding landscape and environment. Consequently in modern surface mines, reclamation is considered an important part of mining activities and is given as much importance as the extraction itself. The goals of reclamation are also integrated in the overall operational concept of surface mining. This paper discusses in detail the operations carried out to reclaim and manage the disturbed surface mine lands for agricultural purpose. Reclamation operations carried out in lignite mines in Germany for restoration of disturbed surface mining areas for agricultural purpose are also described.