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INVESTIGATING REHABILITATION PRACTICES IN THE NORTHERN UPPER KAROO OF SOUTH AFRICA BY RESEEDING BACKFILLED ALLUVIAL DIAMOND MINES

Keywords

Reseed, Rehabilitation, Backfill, Plant density, Alluvial diamond mining, Northern Upper Karoo.

Location of study sites

Northern Upper Karoo vegetation type, Northern Cape Province (near Douglas)

Project description

The study aims to reseed sandy backfilled surfaces and rock-strewn backfilled surfaces of alluvial diamond mines in the Northern Upper Karoo, compare plant densities and ultimately determine which surface is most suitable for native seed establishment in the Northern Upper Karoo.

Collaborating institutions

University of the Free State
Manhattan Corporation

Contact details

Betsie Milne
Cell: 082 603 6474
Office: 053 203 7000
Email: betsiem@manhattancorp.com

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