Abstract
The reclamation and monitoring methodologies implemented at the mining waste dump at the As Pontes Lignite Mine in Galicia (NW Spain) are briefly described. In addition the factors affecting achievement of reclamation objectives and an evaluation of the factors limiting plant growth on the constructed soils are outlined. The most serious limitations were found in the oldest mine soils constructed from sulphide-bearing spoils: high acidity, toxicity, nutrient deficiency, seasonal waterlogging due to their impermeability, and compaction. The youngest soils were constructed using sulphidefree spoils as topsoil substitutes and had fewer limitations for plant development. The results show that proper handling of spoils, and paying special attention to selective placement of sulphide bearing materials, are the most important factors in providing a suitable medium for plant growth. © 1998 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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