Invited Commentary | Published: 07 January 2021

Forestry Research in Mine Reclamation in India: Past, Present and Future 

Sanjay Singh

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 43 | Issue: 1 | Page No. 10-18 | 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2021-82P483 | Cite this article

Abstract

Minerals greatly influence the economic growth of any country. However, extensive mining can adversely affect the natural environment in the form of loss of biodiversity, soil erosion, contamination of surface and ground water. Therefore, restoration and reclamation of mined sites become priority areas of intervention. This review paper deals with history, current status and priorities of forestry research in the area of mine reclamation in India. The foresters need to align their activities in line with the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration during 2021-2030.

Keywords

Ecosystem restoration, Leguminous plants, Macronutrients, Mine reclamation, Reclamation of soil

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Singh, S., 2020. Forestry Research in Mine Reclamation in India: Past, Present and Future . Indian Journal of Forestry, 43(1), pp.10-18. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2021-82P483

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Manuscript Received on 13 March 2020

Manuscript Revised on 09 June 2020

Manuscript Accepted on 18 June 2020

Manuscript Published on 07 January 2021

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