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Assessing the Acoustic Landscape and Vegetational Structure of a Mining Area Undergoing Restoration for Over 30 Years

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT Mining causes substantial changes in urban and natural ecosystems, making land restoration an essential step along the mining process and after mine closure. Here, we elucidate the soundscape and vegetation structure of a recently closed mine site under restoration over the past 30 years. We found that areas reforested at different periods differed, with older areas presenting greater vegetation density and biophony—including records of threatened species such as the Endangered blonde capuchin monkeys ( Sapajus flavius ). Due to its conservation value, we urge decision‐makers to consider transforming the study site into a protected area when repurposing the mine site.

Source: Land Degradation and Development

DOI: 10.1002/ldr.5656

Authors: Bruna Marcela Teixeira de Andrade, Juliana Carneiro de Lacerda, Barbara Lins Caldas de Moraes, Antônio Robério Freire‐Filho, e Bruna Bezerra

Institutions: Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Universidade Federal do Piauí

Language: English

Topic: Geology and Environmental Impact Studies

Subfield: Law

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Life on land

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $5,230