Methodology of visual impact assessment on surface mines and measures of managing with the visual resource for the design of surface mines

摘要

Visual resources or natural landscapes are special category of natural resources which are under extremelyudadverse impact on industrial development. It is specifically expressed in surface exploitation of mineraludresources, occupy large areas and have expressed visibility. Mining operations should prevent and minimizeudnegative visual impacts through consultation with local communities about potential post-closure land use,udincorporating visual impact assessment into the mine reclamation process.udThe primary function of the visual impact assessment is to identify key views of which will be visible miningudoperation; to assess the sensitivity of these critical views; to assess the impact of visibility; to modify theuddesign of trench in such a way to reduce potential impact to a minimum. Mitigation measures may includeudstrategic placement of screening materials including trees and use of appropriate plant species in theudreclamation phase as well asmodification in the placement of ancillary facilities and accessroads.udKey words: landscape, resource, visual impact assessment, open pit, mitigation