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Reclamation of the mine site is mostly commercial forestry, a
traditional use of land in this moist lowland landscape. Loblolly pines
have been planted since 1991 and are now growing into stands of marketable
forests. Smaller areas have been planted in pastureland and permanent
ponds have been constructed to increase land value and provide water for
cattle. Pond features include hardwoods, forbes, and grassland species
that provide both shelter and food supplies for waterfowl, deer, and other
wildlife.
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