. 1979 Research accomplishments : forests for our needs. Forests and forestry Research United States. Environment Surface Mine Spoils in the East Revegetation of surface mine spoils is important for controlling erosion, enhancing aesthetics, and restoring the land to a productive use. Studies show that planting of compatible combinations of species will produce a quickly established ground cover and a permanent or long- lived cover and product. Vegetation of steep slopes and toxic spoils often requires the application of soil amendments, planting of acid- tolerant species, and introduction of
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. 1979 Research accomplishments : forests for our needs. Forests and forestry Research United States. Environment Surface Mine Spoils in the East Revegetation of surface mine spoils is important for controlling erosion, enhancing aesthetics, and restoring the land to a productive use. Studies show that planting of compatible combinations of species will produce a quickly established ground cover and a permanent or long- lived cover and product. Vegetation of steep slopes and toxic spoils often requires the application of soil amendments, planting of acid- tolerant species, and introduction of beneficial microorganisms. Research on various species of microorganisms that are known to form mutually beneficial associations with plant roots is showing the importance of these organisms in establishing good vegetation on mine spoUs. Studies indicate that hardwood bark and woodchips also have promise as mulch materials used in establishing vegetation on surface- mine lands. A manual to aid land managers, landowners, and mine operators in revegetating surface mined areas for wildhfe in eastern Kentucky and West Virginia has been published. A second manual concerning revegetation of mined lands in the Eastern United States is nearing completion. This pubhcation will cover selection of species for quick cover, for erosion control, selection of permanent species for long-term cover, and techniques for sampling and evaluating mine soils to guide selection of appropriate plant species and needed amendments. Serious adverse effects on the environment both on and off the mining site result when sediment and chemical pollutants enter streams. Research is underway to determine the quantities and to characterize sources of sediment and chemicals reaching streams from mined areas. Environment. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly res