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Soil-forming materials: their use in land reclamation

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions, 1999

Document Status

Current

Supplement

Civil & Structural Supplement

Abstract

Offers guidance on the use of soil-forming materials in land reclamation and deals with both the principles and practical aspects involved. Section A provides introductory information on the nature and characteristics of soil-forming materials and (organic) amendments and identifies opportunities for their use. Section B deals with practical guidance. Section C comprises Annexes 1 and 2 which are, respectively, descriptions of individual types of soil-forming materials and amendments.

History

This document is no longer available from the original publisher, therefore the status is unconfirmed.

ISBN

9780117534896

Subjects

Other planning disciplines
Spoil disposal and site reclamation
Planning and development
Landfill
Minerals planning
Special subject areas
Environmental issues/energy

Publisher History

Formed from the merger of the Department of Transport (DOT) and the Department of the Environment (DOE). Split into the Department of Transport, Local Government and the Regions (DTLR) and the Department of the Environment, Food and Regional Affairs (DEFRA). The DTLR was disbanded in 2002.

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