Browsing Natural and Agricultural Sciences by Subject "Rehabilitation"
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A comparative evaluation of two rehabilitation options employed to rehabilitate industrially generated elemental seepage on a coal mine
(North-West University, 2018)Mining has a very long history in South Africa and together with the mining activities comes environmental degradation. The mining sector makes use of a number of different procedures and products that causes this degradation ... -
Establishment of native vegetation on artificial growth mediums in the Afroalpine zone, Lesotho
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)Mining is an anthropogenic activity that is not only destructive to the environment but creates imbalances between the natural integrity of the environment and human society. Letšeng Diamonds is a kimberlite diamond mining ... -
An evaluation of the germination and establishment of three selected coated grass species in different soil types for rehabilitation
(North-West University, 2011)The primary impacts of mining on the environment include the deterioration of soil properties and the loss of vegetation cover and density, often leading to increased erosion. In order to encumber further degeneration ... -
Fisieke oefening as behandelingsmodaliteit tydens die in–hospitaalfase : 'n sistematiese oorsig
(North-West University, 2011)Knowledge of the salutogenic effects of exercise date back to the 9th century before Christ. Regular physical exercise has been viewed as an important component of a healthy lifestyle for years, while also successfully ... -
Forb and soil microbe diversity patterns of ultramafic tailings facilities at Phalaborwa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2017)Palabora Mining Company (PMC) in the Limpopo Province has exploited unique ultramafic rock formations in the Phalaborwa Igneous Complex. Subsequently, mining activities has created ‗mountains‘ of processed materials ... -
Injury rehabilitation and return to play criteria in South African schoolboy rugby union
(North-West University, 2011)Professional rugby union has grown to become the third most popular team contact sport in the world. The physical nature of the game results in a high prevalence of injuries on all levels of play. Injury prevalence as high ... -
An investigation of mine closure : gold mine case studies on the East Rand in South Africa
(North-West University, 2008)This research is on mines that struggle to obtain closure from the state departments. The closure process at the footprints of five Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs) of a South African gold mine was investigated. They are ... -
Measuring rehabilitation success of coal mining disturbed areas : a spatial and temporal investigation into the use of soil microbial properties as assessment criteria
(North-West University, 2007)The rehabilitation of degraded soils, such as those associated with post-mining sites, requires knowledge of the soil ecosystem and its physical, chemical, and biological composition in order for rehabilitation efforts ... -
Modelling of ecosystem change on rehabilitated ash disposal sites based on selected bio-indicators
(North-West University, 2006)Finding a common language in describing and interpreting multivariate data associated with rehabilitation and disturbance ecology, has became a major challenge. The main objective of this study is to find and evaluate ... -
The selection process of analogue parameters and criteria for rehabilitation design at Sishen mine
(North-West University (South Africa), 2016)According to the South African Mineral Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002, the holder of a mining right must, as far as is reasonably practicable, rehabilitate the environment affected by mining operations to its ...