Designing Soil Covers for Ecological Restoration of Mine Waste (original) (raw)

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Iron-ore mining creates waste rock that requires restoration to comply with environmental obligations. This study at Koolanooka mine evaluates different soil covers for the ecological restoration of waste rock dumps, emphasizing the interactions between soil properties and plant seed traits. The findings reveal that TEC topsoil supports the highest seedling emergence, while mixtures of topsoil with waste rock can be beneficial if topsoil is limited. Additionally, the study identifies demographic and microsite factors that influence plant emergence in restored areas.

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