Reclaimed mines are capable of supporting quality turfgrass. Turfgrass typically is typically established adjacent to homes, and is often established adjacent to industrial buildings, regardless of whether or not the buildings are constructed on a reclaimed mine site. Powell River Project maintains high-quality turfgrass plots as a demonstration at the Education Center, in Wise County. Jack Hall, Department of Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences, developed turfgrass establishment maintenance guidelines, based on 10 years of research.

Publications

Hall, John R. III. 1992. Establishment and Maintenance of Quality Turfgrass on Surface-Mined Land. Virginia Cooperative Extension publication 460-126.

Hall, J. R., G. D. McCart and D. C. Martens. 1986. Establishment and Maintenance of Quality Turfgrass in Minesoil. pp 141-146. In: Proceedings of 25th and 26th Virginia Turfgrass Conference.