Characteristics and mechanisms of soil organic carbon fraction d]1lloopx/ynamics in opencast coal mine dumps under differential reclamation

Key Points

• Soil organic carbon dynamics significantly vary with reclamation methods, affecting soil health and biodiversity.
• Key evidence shows that specific reclamation strategies can improve soil organic carbon levels by up to 30% over five years.
• Analysis of soil samples collected from multiple opencast coal mine dumps was conducted to assess carbon fractions performance under various conditions.
• The findings highlight the need for effective reclamation practices to combat land degradation and enhance ecosystem recovery.