## Abstract Extensive lignite mining in the Indian (Thar) Desert commenced within the past decade. Accompanying extraction of this valuable resource there have been visible, important environmental impacts. The resultant land degradation has prompted concern from both public and regulatory bodies.
Rehabilitation of lands mined for limestone in the Indian desert
β Scribed by K. D Sharma; S Kumar; L. P Gough
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 2000
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 324 KB
- Volume
- 11
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1085-3278
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