Topsoil volume optimization in the restoration of post‐mined areas

• Published in: Restoration ecology Vol. 32; no. 7
• Main Authors: Figueiredo, Maurílio A., Messias, Maria C. T. B., Leite, Mariangela G. P., Kozovits, Alessandra R.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Malden, USA Wiley Periodicals, Inc 01.09.2024; Blackwell Publishing Ltd
• Subjects: Bauxite; Bayer process; Density; direct seeding; Environmental restoration; grassland restoration techniques; Grasslands; land restoration; Litter; mining restoration; organic amendments; Plant cover; Restoration; Revegetation; rupestrian grassland; seed mix; species; Species richness; Substrates; Topsoil; Vegetation; Vegetation cover

Transferring topsoil to severely degraded areas, such as mined areas, is an effective restoration technique. However, topsoil from pristine areas is a limited resource, making it important to seek techniques that optimize its use. Thus, this study assessed the effects of adding a small topsoil volum...