The International Symposium on Minesite Recultivation was held in
Cottbus, Germany during 6-8 June, 1994. Most of the papers
contained in this volume result from contributions to the
symposium. Various aspects of research into the recultivation of
open-cast minesites are covered in this special issue, along with
discussions which attempt to stimulate international cooperation in
the broad field of minesite recultivation, especially the exchange
of knowledge, experience and modern research strategies between
western, middle-east and east European countries. This special
issue volume will stimulate greater international commitment to
integrated research on the various aspects of minesite
recultivation and related environmental problems.
1. Recolonization and Development of Vegetation on Mine Spoils following Brown Coal Mining in Lusatia; W.H.O. Pietsch
2. Amelioration and Reforestation of Sulfurous Mine Soils in Lusatia (Eastern Germany); J. Katzur, M. Haubold-Rosar
3. Development of Forest Stands in the Lusatian Lignite Mining District after Mineral Fertilization Adapted to Site and Tree Species; D. Heinsdorf
4. Recultivation in the Lusatian Lignite Mining Region - Targets and Prospects; K. Häge
5. Soil Protection Strategies in Brandenburg - Management of Waste Recycling on Devastated Areas Subject to Recultivation; M. Schmidt, G.C. Bannick
6. Lignite Mining and its After-Effects on the Central German Landscape; E. Hildmann, M. Wünsche
7. Recultivation of Mining Waste Dumps in the Ruhr Area, Germany; D. Schulz
8. Reclamation on Colliery Mine Spoils Founded on Natural Succession; M.E.A. Jochimsen
9. Soil Recovery at the Meirama Open-Cast Lignite Mine in Northwest Spain: A Comparison of the Effectiveness of Cattle Slurry and Inorganic Fertilizer; M.C. Leirós, et al.
10. The Australian Centre for Minesite Rehabilitation Research - An Initiative to Meet the Strategic Research Needs for Sustainable Mining Rehabilitation; L.C. Bell
11. Landscaping and Ecology in the Lignite Mining Area of Maritza-East, Bulgaria; K. Häge, et al.
12. Recultivation and Landscaping in Areas After Brown-Coal Mining in Middle-East European Countries; Z. Strzyszcz
