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To: Ish who wrote (8506)6/28/2011 2:10:49 PM
From: Jorj X Mckie  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 23934
 
reclaimed mining areas tend to be very productive for wildlife. When the mining companies remove the overburden from the coal, they keep the layers separate and put them back in order so that the fecund soil is put back on top.

I've seen much more wildlife on reclaimed mine lands than I ever have in the wilderness.



To: Ish who wrote (8506)6/28/2011 2:15:28 PM
From: Neeka  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 23934
 
I just took a second look at what's happening and I was so wrong about so many things. It's DNR property, it's 10,000 acres and it could be shut down for 5-10 yrs. Part of it has reopened for hiking. I think they'd like to prohibit motorized vehicles, but considering people have been motoring there for several yrs, I don't think they will get away with that. There would be riots.


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