Dates: June 7-11, 8:30am to 4:30pm daily
This course examines mine reclamation and considers the impacts of mines—and mining practices—on natural systems and landscapes. Through lectures and on-site visits, we’ll discuss the following topics:
• legislation, policies and regulations
• environmental impact assessment, socioeconomic impact assessment and strategic impact assessment
• land-use planning for agriculture, forestry, wildlife, fisheries, recreation, urban and industrial activities
• characterization of mine wastes (physical and chemical properties)
• site preparation and re-vegetation
• contaminant remediation, ecological risk assessment and ecotoxicology
• site decommissioning, closure and environmental management systems
• reclamation ecology (individual, population, community and landscape)
• reclamation performance and/or compliance monitoring
This course is eligible for Society of Ecological Restoration (SER) Continuing Education Credits.
Concepts are presented using domestic and international case studies representing a variety of mine types.
Contact the program office at ecorestoration@uvic.ca or 250-721-8458 to find out how to register and for more information about out programs