Survey for Potential Tree Species for Revegetation of Iron Ore Mine Wastelands of Goa

Abstract

The present study reports survey of tree species found in the already disturbed areas of iron ore mine lands of Goa. In all 64 tree species have been reported. The study helps to identify potential tree species which have survived the inhospitable conditions of the mines. These selected species can then be extensively used in the revegetation programmes of the iron ore mine wastelands.