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Operated by Wood Coal Company of
Rich Hill, Missouri, the Foster Mine #2 was awarded an Honorable
Mention by the Interstate Mining Compact Commission for its
reclamation work on the former coal mine property.
During the active operations, a
crew of half dozen was employed.
The reclamation work was completed by the Junior Wood family
members, whose main objective was to put the land back in better
condition than it was before it was mined.
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Three-celled pond
structure supports wildlife.
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proper working of the soil, proper fertilization and seeding, and
special regard to pasture areas.
Current site conditions include water and wildlife habitat,
pasture land, and undisturbed acreage.
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Mowed and baled
pasture land.
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Photos
Courtesy of IMCC
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