Indycaver (Norm)'s photos with the keyword: Reclaimed

While this tree appears to be poking through from China ... the former root ball is actually serving as a perch for raptors. This reclaimed strip mine land has been planted with young trees and the raptors help to keep the vole population in check while the trees develop.

NRCS SW Area meeting at the Anson Family Farms. Conservation tillage and cover crop on reclaimed coal mine ground. Some of the best reclaimed mine soil I've looked at. Mapped Fairpoint Series.