284 Soil-Ecosystem Processes in Restoration of Drastically Disturbed Landscapes: I

Oral Session

S05 Pedology Drastically disturbed landscapes – particularly landscapes affected by mineral extraction processes – require knowledge of edaphic degradation and recovery processes in order for lands to be effectively restored. Such landscapes are utilized for a variety of purposes and restoration activities are often tailored to address the restoration of specific ecosystem services. This topic provides an opportunity for a variety of soil science and related disciplines to present expanded knowledge of soil-ecosystem interactions in these landscapes.