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Reconstructing Mined Land
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission private lands biologists and stream team coordinators as well as NRCS biologists and Arkansas Forestry Commission county foresters provide free technical assistance to landowners. Other providers are also available. These providers:
- evaluate your land and goals
- prioritize habitat needs
- develop a plan
- help you maximize cost share, combining programs where possible, so you can implement appropriate practices
The practices listed below provides basic information to help you ask questions and get the most from technical assistance. When you're ready to get started, get some help from the experts.
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Description, Possible Funding, Links to NRCS Field Guide |
Land Reconstruction, Abandoned Mined Land
NRCS Code-543
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Description: Restoring land and water areas that are
adversely affected by past mining practices and
increasing the productivity of the areas for a
beneficial use.
Benefits: Stabilize mined areas so that they can be
used to support desirable vegetation, reduce erosion and sedimentation, enhance water quality or quantity, maintain or improve the visual quality of the
landscape, and protect public health, safety, and general
welfare.
More Information: Mine Reclamation
NRCS Practice Standard (NRCS link)
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Land Reconstruction, Currently Mined Land
NRCS Code-544
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Description: Restoring currently mined land to an acceptable
form and planned use.
Benefits: Prevent permanent damage to soil and water
resources in and near mined areas, restore the productivity of the soils to their
pre-mining level, reduce erosion and sedimentation, and maintain or improve the visual quality of the
landscape.
More Information: Mine Reclamation
NRCS Practice Standard (NRCS link) |
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