The development of a vegetative cover on the Levack tailings area : the preliminary work, 1985.

Date

1986-05

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INCO Limited

Abstract

Report examines the use of ecological engineering at the Levack Tailings area with the aim of showing that indigenous vegetation could be used in rehabilitation of acidic and alkaline areas.

Description

In partial fulfillment of: CANMET/RATS contract, Department of Supply and Services #23 SQ 23440 - S - 9119

Keywords

Levack Tailings area, difficult surface cover, pyrrhotite, acidic surface, surface dam seepage area, acidic pond ground water discharge, alkaline water body, alkaline tolerant vegetation, indigenous acid

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