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Environmental Sciences
Songtang He, Daojie Wang, Peng Zhao, Wenle Chen, Yong Li, Xiaoqing Chen, Ali Akbar Jamali
Summary: This study proposes a hybrid SD-GIS model to assess the sustainability and challenges of DFWSL use. By plotting a causality flowchart and establishing response equations, future land-use demands are predicted, and the spatial distribution of land-use types is determined using GIS. The results reveal a declining trend in cultivated land and water areas, accompanied by a substantial increase in construction land. Future projections indicate a significant decrease in cultivated land by 2030.
LAND DEGRADATION & DEVELOPMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ahmad Ismail Khairun Waheeda, Jun Chin Teh, Aziz Arshad, Nur Leena W. S. Wong
Summary: This study examined the effects of removing sand bund on the macrobenthos community, seagrass cover, and sediment particle size in Merambong Shoal, Malaysia. The reclamation project divided the seagrass shoal into northern and southern halves by depositing a sand blockage. Monitoring over 31 months showed a decline in macrobenthos density, but after the removal of the sand bund, there was a significant increase in macrobenthos density at the northern half. Seagrass cover initially lower at the northern half, but increased after complete removal of the sand blockage. Sediment analysis indicated higher silt content and greater sedimentation at the sheltered northern half.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Alexey Alekseenko, Carsten Drebenstedt, Jaume Bech
Summary: The rugged mountainous land of the Novorossiysk industrial agglomeration in Russia, combined with the arid climate, poses challenges for restoring disturbed mine lands. The dust emissions from abandoned marl dumps increase PM2.5 levels in the air, contributing to urban emissions accumulation and subsequent soil pollution. Effective measures such as land zoning and erosion control through geosynthetics and planting of specific vegetation can mitigate the environmental impacts caused by mine spoils.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Shun Yang, Huali Pan, Tao She, Jiaxuan Jiao, You Tian, Kun Chen
Summary: Through field surveys and theoretical analysis in the upstream Fujiang River, a land-use evaluation method for debris flow-prone areas was established, providing utilization advice for the local government. The study showed the importance of utilizing debris flow deposit fans to explore disaster-prone land and prevent disaster loss.
FRONTIERS IN EARTH SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Meng Yao, Qing Wang, Qingbo Yu, Jianzhong Wu, Hui Li, Jiaqi Dong, Weitong Xia, Yan Han, Xinlei Huang
Summary: This paper analyzes the relationship between the permeability characteristics and microscopic pore characteristics of underlying soft clay (USC) in the Chongming East Shoal through various tests. The results show that the seepage process of clay goes from unstable to relatively stable, and the permeability coefficient attenuates cyclically. The degree of pore clogging is positively correlated with the average cycle period of permeability coefficient.
Article
Soil Science
K. Stutler, E. Pena-Yewtukhiw, J. Skousen
Summary: This study assessed the soil quality of four reclaimed mine sites in the Appalachian states of the USA. The results showed that soil health indicators determined with the NRCS Soil Quality Test Kit provided similar results and trends to Standard methodologies and can be used to evaluate soil quality of mine soils. Both methodologies verified that mine soil health indicators improve with time since reclamation.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenjuan Jin, Han Wu, Zhongyi Wei, Chunlan Han, Zhenxing Bian, Xufeng Zhang
Summary: Using iron tailings as a substitute for soil can effectively utilize resources and reduce environmental risks. However, the mechanisms affecting reclaimed soil quality and the appropriate reclamation pattern with iron tailings needs to be understood. The study found that in a semi-arid region, covering 30 cm of topsoil on iron tailings achieved better reclamation than using 50 cm.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Yuhan Huang, Yingui Cao, Marcin Pietrzykowski, Wei Zhou, Zhongke Bai
Summary: This study quantifies the spatial distribution pattern and variation of RSBD on reclaimed land in the loess area of China using geostatistical spatial interpolation and multiple regression analysis. Factors such as topography, vegetation cover, soil particle size distribution, and soil erosion were found to affect the spatial variability of the RSBD. The boundary between the sunny slope and shady slope was considered to be key in dividing the RSBD, which was generally distributed in stripes and patches.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muhammad Tayyab Sattar, Ali Raza, Shafaqat Ali, Shanzay Bashir, Farah Kanwal, Imran Khan, Muhammad Ali Raza, Sajad Hussain, Fei Shen
Summary: Bioenergy by-products, such as bottom ash, biochar, and biogas slurry, can enhance soybean growth and production by alleviating the effects of acidic soil. The synergistic use of these amendments was found to be most effective, significantly increasing biomass, photosynthetic rate, chlorophyll pigments, photochemical activities, and yield.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jing Ma, Alejandro Gonzalez-Ollauri, Qi Zhang, Dong Xiao, Fu Chen
Summary: This study investigated the changes in soil bacterial communities during the reclamation of disturbed mine soil into agricultural land, revealing significant shifts in bacterial composition along the reclamation timeline. Key microbial populations such as Acidobacteria, Planctomycetes, and Proteobacteria were identified, and correlations between soil attributes and microbial network structure were found. The results suggest that the microbial networks influence soil ecological functions post-reclamation, and the complexity of these networks increased as land use shifted from mining to agriculture, contributing to microbial development.
LAND DEGRADATION & DEVELOPMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Haoxuan Yu, Izni Zahidi, Dongfang Liang
Summary: Dartford, a town in England heavily reliant on industrial production, particularly mining, has successfully reclaimed and re-vegetated the abandoned mine land through the innovative Ebbsfleet Garden City project. This project not only focuses on environmental management but also brings economic benefits, employment opportunities, and fosters urban development and community connectivity.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Edward W. Bork, Terrance J. Osko, Laurie Frerichs, M. Anne Naeth
Summary: Boreal forests exposed to industrial well site development face challenges in vegetation recovery. Low-intensity disturbance during site preparation showed the best recovery results, while techniques such as tree planting, soil piling, and woody debris management had minimal impact on vegetation recovery.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shufei Wang, Yingui Cao, Bingjin Geng, Kai Yang, Zhongke Bai
Summary: This study aims to clarify the succession law of reconstructed soil in an open-pit coal dump in the loess area and construct a succession model of reconstructed soil quality for evaluation and management purposes. The results showed that as the reclamation period increased, the physical and chemical properties of reconstructed soil significantly improved. However, soil physical properties still limited the improvement of reconstructed soil quality to some extent. Additionally, a reconstructed soil quality succession model suitable for the loess area was constructed and verified, which can be used for the evaluation and management of reconstructed soil.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Wenxiang Zhou, Mingjie Qian, Shufei Wang, Shengpeng Li, Yingui Cao
Summary: This study investigated the regulating factors of soil nutrient variations in the South Dump of Pingshuo opencast coalmine. The results showed that soil organic carbon stocks and total nitrogen stocks were higher than available phosphorus stocks and available potassium stocks. The study also found that afforestation had no significant impact on soil nutrient content, and the dynamic variations of soil nutrient contents were mainly regulated by soil pH.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xu Hanxiao, Cao Yingui, Luo Gubai, Wang Shufei, Wang Jinman, Bai Zhongke
Summary: This study explored the applicability and accuracy of ground penetrating radar (GPR) in measuring the reconstructed soil bulk density (RSBD) in a coalmine region in China. The results showed significant variations in RSBD among different dumps, and a negative correlation between the dielectric constant and RSBD.
ENVIRONMENTAL EARTH SCIENCES
(2022)