Since 1930, approximately 6 million acres of land in the United States have been disturbed by surface mining. When these areas are not properly restored — as has commonly been the case — a ripple effect of detrimental impacts begins to unravel on the environment. Compacted soil, lack of native tree coverage, and problematic invasive species to name a few. These unwanted environmental effects plague these kinds of lands, and it is pertinent to today’s climate concerns that this healing…
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By Kyle Zart | July 2, 2021