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Reclamation of Alpine and Subalpine Lands

Macyk, T. M. IN: Reclamation of drastically disturbed lands, p. 537-565. American Society of Agronomy, Agronomy Monograph 41. 2000.

Reclamation of disturbed areas in the alpine and subalpine represents amajor challenge due to the severe climate and relatively limited soil resourcecompared to other ecoregions. However, based on the research reported in the literature, it is clear that there is progress in enhancing the knowledge base and the techniques for effective reclamation in these regions.


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Author(s): T. M. Macyk

Section: Soil Management and Growing Media