A Study on Vegetation Restoration and Ecological Rehabilitation of Mine Slopes Based on Bioengineering Technology

Xiaolei Sheng

doi:10.54097/g4at5z48

Authors

Xiaolei Sheng

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/g4at5z48

Keywords:

Slope treatment, Bioengineering technology, Revegetation, Rcological remediation.

Abstract

This paper studies the application of bioengineering technology for vegetation restoration and ecological rehabilitation of mine slopes. Bioengineering technology is a comprehensive engineering technology that uses living plants and other auxiliary materials to construct slope structures, and realizes the stability, vegetation restoration and ecological rehabilitation of the slopes. Then, the paper reveals the principle and mechanism of bioengineering technology, which is mainly to use the parts of plants, such as roots, stems and leaves, to reinforce, fix and protect the slope soil, and to improve and regulate the slope ecosystem. The paper further explores the methods and techniques of bioengineering technology, and studies and summarizes the specific methods and techniques of plant selection, configuration, planting and management of bioengineering technology. Finally, the paper points out the problems and challenges of bioengineering technology, such as the imperfection of theory and method, the limitation of application and promotion, the deficiency of monitoring and management, and the uncertainty of social and environmental impact, and suggests further research and exploration of bioengineering technology. The paper concludes that bioengineering technology is a promising technology for vegetation restoration and ecological rehabilitation of slopes.

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