The proposal for recultivation of post-mining areas of limestone deposits Żychcice II – Saturn in Wojkowice

Abstract

Recultivation understood as the process of restoring economic value and utility of natural sites of post-mining areas should be regarded not only as a legal obligation for entrepreneurs but primarily as an opportunity for cities and municipalities. The properly selected direction of land recultivation should be converted to an asset for the further revitalization process and it could contribute to a significant increase in the attractiveness of those areas. The following study is a proposal for the most efficient land-use of post-mining areas of „Żychcice II – Saturn” mine. The presented method is a compromise between the expectations of the local population and real demands. In the process of creating the concept, authors took under the consideration a number of factors, which determine the best land-use – especially economic, nature and social factors. This implementation idea allows Wojkowice to optimize usage of that lands for improving their potential as a city and increase its attractiveness for inhabitants as well as tourists. Revitalization of post-mining areas would be a big challenge for municipalities, but also it could be a chance to increase the natural and usable values of these terrains.