Post-mining policies and practices in the Eastern USA coal region
Surface coal mines prior to 1950 in the USA were generally left without any reclamation. As
government regulations advanced since then, mine operators were required to backfill the …
government regulations advanced since then, mine operators were required to backfill the …
Mitigation of deer herbivory in temperate hardwood forest regeneration: a meta-analysis of research literature
CH Redick, DF Jacobs - Forests, 2020 - mdpi.com
Ungulate herbivory poses global challenges to forest regeneration. Deer, in combination
with other biotic and abiotic factors, threaten to shift forest composition away from palatable …
with other biotic and abiotic factors, threaten to shift forest composition away from palatable …
Biological Flora of the British Isles: Robinia pseudoacacia
This account presents information on all aspects of the biology of R obinia pseudoacacia L.
that are relevant to understanding its ecological characteristics and behaviour. The main …
that are relevant to understanding its ecological characteristics and behaviour. The main …
Growth responses of narrow or broad site adapted tree species to a range of resource availability treatments after a full harvest rotation
Understanding the processes driving forest productivity is a critical element in our efforts to
maximize production of biomass and wood products and more efficiently utilize resources …
maximize production of biomass and wood products and more efficiently utilize resources …
Effects of drip irrigation and nitrogen fertigation on stand growth and biomass allocation in young triploid Populus tomentosa plantations
A field experiment was conducted in 2017–2018 to investigate the effects of drip irrigation
and N fertigation (DIF) on stand growth and biomass allocation in a triploid Populus …
and N fertigation (DIF) on stand growth and biomass allocation in a triploid Populus …
Black locust as a bioenergy feedstock: a review
Short rotation woody bioenergy crops (SRWC) could contribute a substantial portion of the
biomass required to meet federal mandates and offset carbon emissions. One SRWC with …
biomass required to meet federal mandates and offset carbon emissions. One SRWC with …
Plantation development and colonization of woody species in response to post-mining spoil preparation methods
Rising mineral and fossil fuel demand have accelerated the global prevalence of surface
mining, resulting in adverse impacts to many forest ecosystems. Post-mining reclamation …
mining, resulting in adverse impacts to many forest ecosystems. Post-mining reclamation …
Coal mining and reclamation in Appalachia
Coal is produced in Appalachia via both surface and underground mining. Mining methods
have changed and advanced over nearly two centuries, improving worker safety and …
have changed and advanced over nearly two centuries, improving worker safety and …
Spoil type influences soil genesis and forest development on an Appalachian surface coal mine ten years after placement
Surface mining for coal (or other mineral resources) is a major driver of land-use change
around the world and especially in the Appalachian region of the United States. Intentional …
around the world and especially in the Appalachian region of the United States. Intentional …
Integrating short rotation woody crops into conventional agricultural practices in the southeastern United States: A review
OJ Ile, H McCormick, S Skrabacz, S Bhattacharya… - Land, 2022 - mdpi.com
One of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal's (SDGs) aims is to enhance
access to clean energy. In addition, other SDGs are directly related to the restoration of …
access to clean energy. In addition, other SDGs are directly related to the restoration of …