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Mining activities and mine closure (recultivation) create, for a short term, special habitats with poor vegetation cover. These habitats are vital for various endangered and protected animals within the intensively used cultural landscape. Thus, the establishment of a mine (open pit) attracts protected species that, in turn, lead to conflicts with species conservation regulations (i.e. Federal Nature Conservation Law, § 44). According to § 44, the killing of protected animals, even by accident, or the damaging of nesting sites, is forbidden – even when there is a permit for mining and these species were attracted by mining. Examples for the value of fresh post-mining landscapes, conflicts and a possible way forward are given.
The conference is organised by WISMUT GmbH. Partner organisations are the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), DIAMO (Czech Republic) and the University of Resources Freiberg.
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