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In preparation for remediation and closure of the Faro Mine Complex (FMC) in central Yukon, significant work has been completed to develop and test revegetation methods at the mine site. Design and implementation of various revegetation field trials and strategies has been proceeding since 2007. Thi...
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ftdatacite:10.14288/1.0042675 2024-04-28T08:18:18+00:00 Faro Mine Complex revegetation activities ... Carter, L. Tobler, P. 2014 https://dx.doi.org/10.14288/1.0042675 https://doi.library.ubc.ca/10.14288/1.0042675 en eng The University of British Columbia article-journal Text ScholarlyArticle 2014 ftdatacite https://doi.org/10.14288/1.0042675 2024-04-02T09:56:45Z In preparation for remediation and closure of the Faro Mine Complex (FMC) in central Yukon, significant work has been completed to develop and test revegetation methods at the mine site. Design and implementation of various revegetation field trials and strategies has been proceeding since 2007. This paper focuses on revegetation efforts and subsequent monitoring at two FMC sites: the Grum Overburden slope and Grum Sulphide Cell (GSC). Grum Overburden slope revegetation trials cover an area of approximately two hectares with surficial soil characterization similar to material to be used as a reclamation cover for the entire FMC. Different grass seed mixes were applied with and without fertilizer, and woody species (alder, willow, and poplar) were planted in the seeded plots. Five years of monitoring has demonstrated that revegetation success primarily depended on fertilization, while site preparation method heavily influenced erosion protection. Revegetation and site preparation at the 26 ha GSC was intended ... Text Faro Yukon DataCite Metadata Store (German National Library of Science and Technology) |
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In preparation for remediation and closure of the Faro Mine Complex (FMC) in central Yukon, significant work has been completed to develop and test revegetation methods at the mine site. Design and implementation of various revegetation field trials and strategies has been proceeding since 2007. This paper focuses on revegetation efforts and subsequent monitoring at two FMC sites: the Grum Overburden slope and Grum Sulphide Cell (GSC). Grum Overburden slope revegetation trials cover an area of approximately two hectares with surficial soil characterization similar to material to be used as a reclamation cover for the entire FMC. Different grass seed mixes were applied with and without fertilizer, and woody species (alder, willow, and poplar) were planted in the seeded plots. Five years of monitoring has demonstrated that revegetation success primarily depended on fertilization, while site preparation method heavily influenced erosion protection. Revegetation and site preparation at the 26 ha GSC was intended ... |
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