Karanakova Stefanovska, Radmila and Panov, Zoran (2011) Methodology of visual impact assessment on surface mines and measures of managing with the visual resource for the design of surface mines. In: XІ-th National Conference with International Participation of the Open and Underwater Mining of Minerals, 19-23 June 2011, Varna, Bulgaria.
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Abstract
Visual resources or natural landscapes are special category of natural resources which are under extremely
adverse impact on industrial development. It is specifically expressed in surface exploitation of mineral
resources, occupy large areas and have expressed visibility. Mining operations should prevent and minimize
negative visual impacts through consultation with local communities about potential post-closure land use,
incorporating visual impact assessment into the mine reclamation process.
The primary function of the visual impact assessment is to identify key views of which will be visible mining
operation; to assess the sensitivity of these critical views; to assess the impact of visibility; to modify the
design of trench in such a way to reduce potential impact to a minimum. Mitigation measures may include
strategic placement of screening materials including trees and use of appropriate plant species in the
reclamation phase as well asmodification in the placement of ancillary facilities and accessroads.
Key words: landscape, resource, visual impact assessment, open pit, mitigation
| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) |
|---|---|
| Subjects: | Engineering and Technology > Other engineering and technologies |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Natural and Technical Sciences |
| Depositing User: | Zoran Panov |
| Date Deposited: | 11 Dec 2012 14:42 |
| Last Modified: | 11 Dec 2012 14:42 |
| URI: | https://eprints.ugd.edu.mk/id/eprint/3414 |
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