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Land reclamation addresses the physical legacy of surface mining — coal refuse piles, gob piles, unstable slopes, and barren land. This subcategory covers the range of approaches for stabilizing and restoring mined land, from conventional reclamation through reforestation, brownfield redevelopment, and carbon sequestration opportunities.
Recommended Reading Order #
| Article | What you’ll learn |
| Land Reclamation Overview | Introduction to surface mine land reclamation in Pennsylvania |
| Coal Refuse Piles | Characterizing and reclaiming coal refuse — AMD sources and surface hazards |
| Project Gob Pile | Case study in gob pile reclamation and AMD prevention |
| Brownfield Reclamation | Redeveloping mined land for economic and community benefit |
| Remining (Land Reclamation Context) | Remining as a land reclamation tool — how it differs from AMD source control remining |
| Soil Amendments | Using soil amendments to establish vegetation on reclaimed mine land |
| Carbon Sequestration | Reforestation and carbon sequestration opportunities on reclaimed mine land in PA |
Related Resources #
- ARRI Forest Reclamation Advisories — science-based reforestation guidance for mine land (Resource Library)
| Source: AML-Connect / EPCAMR | Last Reviewed: March 2026 | Forum: /community/forums/treatment-and-reclamation/ |
