Application of ecologically sustainable development concepts in the rehabilitation of Malaysian tin tailings Malaysia

Arumugam P.T., . Application of ecologically sustainable development concepts in the rehabilitation of Malaysian tin tailings Malaysia. pp. 7-17. ISSN 0216-8236

Tin mining activity in Malaysia resulted in wastelands called tin tailings and tin mine lakes. Presently less than 10 of these tailings are utilised for agriculture and non-agriculture purposes. Two main fractions left behind after mining ceased are sand and slime tailings. Principles of 'ecologically sustainable development' were implied in the utilisation of these tailings. Conversion of the wasteland for agriculture can account for recycling of about 20-40 of Malaysia's agro-industrial organic wastes. Production estimates are given for various agricultural practices using organic wastes. Models for reuse of water and recycling of organic waste are illustrated for integrated farming intensive farming for aquaculture and extensive farming for mixed crops. It is recommended that the different agricultural systems should be combined with recreational parks and non-agricultural activities to form multidisciplinary utilisation complexes. Some of the 'recipient' and 'donor' lakes can be utilised as aquatic wildlife sanctuaries. The tin tailing area is too small for conversion to a national park but can be considered as a terrestrial wildlife sanctuary especially areas adjacent to natural forests. It is hoped that the experiences gained would inspire governments to utilise their degraded mining land for development; impinging less upon their natural resources and the acquired technology applied to other areas of rehabilitation

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Tin mining activity in Malaysia resulted in wastelands called tin tailings and tin mine lakes. Presently less than 10 of these tailings are utilised for agriculture and non-agriculture purposes. Two main fractions left behind after mining ceased are sand and slime tailings. Principles of 'ecologically sustainable development' were implied in the utilisation of these tailings. Conversion of the wasteland for agriculture can account for recycling of about 20-40 of Malaysia's agro-industrial organic wastes. Production estimates are given for various agricultural practices using organic wastes. Models for reuse of water and recycling of organic waste are illustrated for integrated farming intensive farming for aquaculture and extensive farming for mixed crops. It is recommended that the different agricultural systems should be combined with recreational parks and non-agricultural activities to form multidisciplinary utilisation complexes. Some of the 'recipient' and 'donor' lakes can be utilised as aquatic wildlife sanctuaries. The tin tailing area is too small for conversion to a national park but can be considered as a terrestrial wildlife sanctuary especially areas adjacent to natural forests. It is hoped that the experiences gained would inspire governments to utilise their degraded mining land for development; impinging less upon their natural resources and the acquired technology applied to other areas of rehabilitation

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Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	Summary (En)
AGROVOC Term:	MALASIA
AGROVOC Term:	MEJORA DE LA TIERRA
AGROVOC Term:	ERIALES
AGROVOC Term:	PRODUCCION VEGETAL
AGROVOC Term:	CULTIVO
AGROVOC Term:	GANADERIA
AGROVOC Term:	ACUICULTURA
AGROVOC Term:	ZONAS RECREATIVAS
AGROVOC Term:	CONSERVACION DE LA NATURALEZA
Depositing User:	Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 05:51
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/17106

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