Interdepartmental Committee on the Redevelopment of Contaminated Land 90/70 Notes on the restoration and aftercare of metalliferous mining sites for pasture and grazing

Publication Year

1990

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

In some cases where land has been contaminated with residues from base metal mining activities, the operator, landowner and mineral planning authority may decide that it might be reclaimed or restored for pasture and grazing. In such cases account should be taken of the possible risk of toxicity to plants and animals. This paper provides guidance on concentrations of potentially toxic elements in soils and on management practices to minimise their effects.

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