Understanding Invasive Species Impacts on Reclaimed Surface-Mined Lands

Mining has caused ecosystem losses worldwide, with surface mining disturbing >2.4 million hectares in the United States since 1930. The Appalachian region of the US is home to extensive temperate deciduous forests that provide many ecosystem services and economic benefits. However, >400,000 he...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Franke, Morgan
Other Authors: Plant Pathology, Physiology, and Weed Science
Format: Others
Published: Virginia Tech 2016
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10919/73660