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Remediation of Abandoned Mine Lands |
Michael French, University of Kentucky Graduate student in the Department of Forestry at the University of Kentucky. Formally an extension specialist with The American Chestnut Foundation and currently serving as the Vice President of the Kentucky Chapter. After graduation will work as an Associate with Williams Forestry.
Christopher Barton, University of Kentucky Dr. Christopher D. Barton is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Forestry at the University of Kentucky. As a Research Hydrologist with the USDA Forest Service (1999 – 2003), his research focused on hydro-chemical processes associated with restoration and remediation of disturbed and/or contaminated areas at the US DOE Savannah River Site, SC. Dr. Barton continues to work in the areas of ecosystem restoration and remediation primarily in stream and wetland habitats that have been altered by human-use activities. In addition, improved methods for preventing water quality degradation from logging and mining activities are currently being examined.
Don Graves, University of Kentucky Dr. Graves is an Emeritus Professor in the Department of Forestry at the University of Kentucky. He has over 40 years experience in the mine land reclamation research.