Mining in ecologically sensitive landscapes

Mining in Ecologically Sensitive Landscapes explores the interface between geology and botany, and mining and conservation. Many areas of unusual geology that contain ore-bearing bodies also support unique ecological communities of plants and animals. Increasing demand to exploit rich mineral deposits can lead to a conflict between mining and conservation interests in such landscapes. This book brings together experts in the field of mining and conservation to grapple with this pressing issue and to work toward a positive outcome for all.

Introduction, Concepts & Challenges -- 1. Mining in ecological landscapes: concepts and challenges / Mark Tibbett -- 2. Mined land reclamation in the Appalachian coalfields: a case for an ecosystem reclamation approach / James A Burger -- 3. Hidden costs of mining in ecologically sensitive areas / Howard D Smith -- Endemism in ironstone geosystems -- 4. Iron geosystems: priority areas for conservation in Brazil / Claudia M Jacobi et al. -- 5. Flora and vegetation surveys of the ironstone ranges of the Yilgarn Craton / Neil Gibson et al. -- 6. Lessons drawn from iron ore mining in the Yilgarn region of Western Australia / Robert K Howard -- Progress in bauxite mining -- 7. Mining and ecological restoration in the jarrah forest of Western Australia / John M Koch -- 8. Recovery of terrestrial orchids in natural ecosystems after severe disturbance / M Collins & M Brundrett -- 9. The mining-restoration system and ecosystem development following bauxite mining in a biodiverse environment of the seasonally dry tropics, Northern Territory, Australia / Alister V Spain et al. -- Ways forward -- 10. Key values of metallophytes for the minerals industry in Australasia / Antony Van der Ent -- …