Linkage Projects - Grant ID: LP0989670

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/LP0989670

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Ecosystem restoration of bauxite-processing residue sand disposal areas in Western Australia: Important biogeochemical processes and effective fertilisation strategies. Alumina production is one of Australia's most important mining activities. Residue from bauxite-processing must be managed appropriately to minimise detrimental impacts on the surrounding environment. The location of Alcoa's WA Refineries in environmentally- and community- sensitive areas necessitates a detailed understanding of residue disposal area (RDA) management. Currently little is known about the biogeochemical cycling of nitrogen, phosphorus and carbon in the residue sand despite its importance for sustainable rehabilitation practice. Findings from this project are critical for developing improved fertilisation strategies and protocols for ecosystem restoration of RDAs, which will be applicable both in Australia and overseas.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 08-2009

End Date: 12-2013

Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects

Funding Amount: $330,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Soil Biology | Soil Chemistry | Soil Sciences | Environmental Management And Rehabilitation |

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Rehabilitation of degraded mining lands | Rehabilitation/reafforestation

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