Land Reclamation - Extending Boundaries
Proceedings of the 7th International Conference, Runcorn, UK, 13-16 May 2003
Author: H.M. Moore, H.R. Fox and S. Elliott
Through case studies and conference papers, this key text addresses a range of topics; from legislation to biodiversity, and from the moral and ethical issues surrounding land restoration, to the challenges of cleaning up contaminated sites.
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Through case studies and conference papers, this key text addresses a range of topics; from legislation to biodiversity, and from the moral and ethical issues surrounding land restoration, to the challenges of cleaning up contaminated sites.
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Attempting to extend the boundaries of land reclamation, this publication is a collection of conference papers addressing a range of topics from the practical challenges of cleaning up the most conaminated sites to the creation of new landscapes and the ethical issues surrounding land restoration.
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Heather M. Moore, Howard R. Fox, both of Department of Geography, University of Derby, UK. Scott Elliott, Leyden Kirby Associates, UK.
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Attempting to extend the boundaries of land reclamation, this publication comprises a collection of conference papers addressing a range of topics from the purely practical challenges of cleaning up the most difficult and contaminated sites to the creation of new landscapes and the moral and ethical issues surrounding land restoration. It should be a key text for all who have an interest in land reclamation and restoration. Topics covered: catalysing regeneration; integrating with industrial heritage; landscapes for people; legislation and land reclamation; addressing difficult sites; increasing biodiversity; soil remediation; soil restoration; case studies.
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