(WALSIMBook)THE GeoFluv~(TM) METHOD FOR RECLAMATION LANDFORM DESIGN (Using Natural Regrade Software to Design and Evaluate Landforms for Sustainable Land Uses)

摘要

Modern mining methods can drastically change landforms in the project area. Traditionalreclamation grading methods often do not address all the criteria that must be met for the desired postminingland use. Water quality standards, in-stream uses, vegetation diversity, and other reclamationcriteria may not be satisfied by traditional reclamation grading methods. Inability to meet or mitigate forthese changes caused by the proposed reclamation landform can even stop mining activity fromproceeding. A new, natural approach to landform grading called GeoFluv~(TM) offers a cost-effectivealternative for sustainable mineral development that can satisfy the reclamation criteria and is the heart ofthe Natural Regrade computer software module.