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Environmental Responsibility

MINING-TECHNICAL AND BIOLOGICAL RECLAMATION

Mining minerals is a complex, multi-stage process involving technical, environmental, economic and social aspects. The entire extraction process is associated with significant environmental challenges; therefore, technologies and methods aimed at minimising the negative impact on the environment and natural resources must be employed at each stage.

Before extraction begins, ME Volynpryrodresurs (VPR) conducts a comprehensive geological survey to determine the locations of useful deposits. This involves a geological-economic assessment of the area, the preparation of detailed geological-resource maps, and an evaluation of amber and peat reserves. Next, plans are developed and optimal technologies for mineral exploitation are implemented, which may include the use of heavy machinery, drilling and other processes.

Once extraction is complete, the recultivation process must be carried out. Mining-technical and biological reclamation are necessary for worked-out territories.

The first step in this process is mining-technical reclamation, whereby the layers of soil are returned in the order of their original deposition, compacted and restored to their original state. Soon after this, areas that have undergone technical reclamation are transferred to forestry for biological reclamation, i.e. tree planting. Forestry then develops a plan for biological reclamation, including a planting plan, species selection, root systems, and so on.

Thus, once extraction operations are complete, the entire area is mechanically planted.

Soil Cover Restoration

This process facilitates the restoration of soil structure, which is crucial for ensuring the stability of natural ecosystems. Soil layers are returned in the order of their original deposition.

Vegetation Restoration

Forest planting within reclamation programs promotes the restoration of natural vegetation cover, serving as an exemplary model of biological reclamation.

Ecosystem Stabilization

Maintaining stability is a critical factor to enable the ecosystem to function effectively and withstand external impacts, ensuring its rapid recovery.

VPR has transferred the first reclaimed area to the Manevytske State Forestry. This is the first area that was included in the register of disturbed territories designated for forestry, which the enterprise took into development. The forest mass of this territory was completely destroyed, and the area itself was dug up by illegal miners – it represented a territory covered with dead wood and fallen trees as a result of the activities of illegal miners.

After the completion of operations on this site, full mining-technical reclamation was carried out, with soil layers restored to their original order. Biological reclamation was also conducted through forest planting.