Mine-affected land research published
It is hoped the publication of research into the rehabilitation of mine-affected land in the Hunter will lead to the restoration of more disturbed areas.
The document, 'Establishing Native Vegetation', outlines how mined land
Mine-affected land research published
It is hoped the publication of research into the rehabilitation of mine-affected land in the Hunter will lead to the restoration of more disturbed areas.
The document, 'Establishing Native Vegetation', outlines how mined land can be rehabilitated and restored to native forests.
Newcastle University's Centre for Sustainable Ecosystem Restoration has been involved in the rehabilitation of Xstrata's Mount Owen mine, and the nearby Ravensworth State Forest.
The Centre's Director Mike Cole says there have been more than 40 experiments on the site over the last 15 years.
"The research is basically linked to how can we restore land and reconstruct forest and woodland on spoilt placement areas, as well as in disused pasture and other damaged native vegetation," he said.
"Hoping to be able to get this transferred to other mines in the future.
"One of the things we want to do is develop a bio-resources bank."