Ecological Restoration of Coal Mine Degraded Lands
Published: Aug 27, 2017
Photo: Prasad
Ecological restoration is a recovery of an ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged or destroyed—North Karanpura area (CCL), Ranchi district, Jharkhand.
Abstract: Mining activities are responsible for adverse changes in land use pattern. Ecorestoration is, therefore, essential for bringing back the original characteristics of the land.
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