RECLAMATION OF PRIME AGRICULTURAL LANDS AFTER COAL SURFACE MINING: THE MIDWESTERN EXPERIENCE
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal American Society of Mining and Reclamation
سال: 2002
ISSN: 2328-8744
DOI: 10.21000/jasmr02010900