Competitive Interactions between Appalachian Hardwoods and Different Groundcovers on Reclaimed Mine Sites
Coal mining is a significant industry in Appalachia. Herbaceous groundcovers are commonly planted to reduce soil erosion and protect water quality during mine reclamation, but many groundcovers may be too competitive to be compatible with trees. The objectives of this research were to investigate th...
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Trace: Tennessee Research and Creative Exchange
2010
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| Online Access: | http://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/812 |