Redevelopment of natural aggregates post-mining areas: the Sitno depo sit case study

key words: natural aggregates, open pit, post-mining-development, environmental planning, deposit of Sitno

Summary:

Open-cost mining of natural aggregates deposits, causes considerable negative change of the natural environment: geological, hydrological, pedological, surface features, decrease of biodiversity. Surface mining industry by the reason of huge scale of transformation, caused is very often negatively perceived by society. The aim of this study was creation of concept of demoted post-mining areas development of natural aggregates open pit Sitno in community Rzewnie. Preparing of redevelopment concept was preceded by the analysis of natural and geological values, localization of the object as well as the records of local development plan. On the base of the results of analysis, introduction of proper vegetation was suggested, first of all, creation of psammophilic vegetation garden, which will constitute a recreation - holiday park, which would fulfill educational functions and bring up esthetic values at the same time. Manner of developing of water bodies, creation of the network of ways and boulevards as well as residential objects were proposed. The creating a new function of territories on natural aggregates open pit will increase ecological, tourist, and landscaping value of Rzewnie commune.

Citation:

Kwiatkowska-Malina J., Wyszomierska M. 2014, vol. 11. Redevelopment of natural aggregates post-mining areas: the Sitno depo sit case study. Infrastruktura i Ekologia Terenów Wiejskich. Nr 2014, vol. 11/ II (3 (Jun 2014))