Assisted Revegetation Pilot Project at Whitehorse Copper Mine, 1994-1996

A pilot project studied sustainable plant growth on fine-grained tailings at the Whitehorse Copper Mine from 1994 to 1996. Six experimental plots were treated with compost and fertilizer to create a proto-soil, with grass growth measured after two seasons. The research assessed relationships between compost quality, soil texture, moisture retention, and organic nutrients.

Use Cases

• Analyze grass growth measurements after two seasons to evaluate revegetation success on tailings.
• Model the relationship between compost quantity and quality tilled into tailings and subsequent plant survival.
• Assess improvements in soil texture, moisture retention, and organic nutrient levels following compost treatment.
• Compare plant germination and survival rates for native grasses, transplanted trees, and seeds across six plots.

Strengths

• Data originates from a defined 3-year pilot project (1994-1996).
• Study involved six distinct experimental plots with controlled treatments.
• Research context includes specific site details: 10 million tons of fine-grained calc-silicate tailings.

Limitations

• Dataset scope is limited to a single pilot project at one mine site.
• Sample size is small, involving only six experimental plots.
• Data format is HTML, which may require extraction for structured analysis.

Provenance

Source

Government of Yukon

Collection Method

Field experiment on six plots with compost, fertilizer, irrigation, and wind protection.

Time Range

1994-1996

Freshness

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Geography

Whitehorse Copper Mine, within Whitehorse city limits, Yukon, Canada.