What standards need to be met for ecological restoration and reclamation of mines?

The standards for ecological restoration and reclamation of mines are usually determined by relevant national laws, regulations and standards, as well as the requirements of local governments and regulatory authorities. The following are some standards that may need to be met:

Soil pollution prevention standards: Reclaimed land and soil are required to meet national and local standards for soil environmental quality and be able to support vegetation growth and land use.

Vegetation restoration standards: It is required that the natural ecosystem can be restored on the reclaimed land, including the type, quantity and coverage of vegetation, as well as the ecological functions of providing habitat, food and protection.

Water resources protection standards: It is required that the reclaimed mine areas will not cause pollution or damage to groundwater and surface water resources, and can achieve sustainable use and protection of water resources.

Land use standards: It is required that the reclaimed land can achieve sustainable land use, including agriculture, forestry, grassland and eco-tourism, to meet the needs of local society and economy.

Ecological monitoring and assessment standards: It is required to implement ecological monitoring and assessment during the reclamation process to ensure that the mine ecological restoration and reclamation work achieves the expected results, and to discover and solve possible problems in a timely manner.