Progressive reclamation in a tropical rainforest- French Guiana

摘要

Reclaiming impacted mining areas in a rainforest is a challenging endeavour. There are two commonly held and conflicting beliefs around this subject: the first is that reclamation in tropical zones is not necessary as disturbed areas quickly revegetate on their own. The second commonly held idea is that disturbed jungle sites cannot be properly rehabilitated, due to poor soil conditions. The case presented in the paper refutes both of these ideas and illustrates how with little money and the right species, successful reclamation is possible, even in the most challenging conditions.