Ecological Restoration of a Loess Open-Cast Mining Area in China: Perspective from an Ecological Security Pattern
Open-cast coal mining in China has developed rapidly due to its obvious advantages over underground mining. However, it may have negative ecological effects, such as biodiversity loss, water shortage, and soil erosion. Identifying and protecting the key areas with high importance for ecological sust...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-02-01
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| Series: | Forests |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/13/2/269 |