Efectos ambientales de canteras y vertederos. Fase de abandono | 19/24 | UPV
Environmental Impact of Civil Works
In this video, the speaker discusses the environmental effects of civil works such as quarries and landfills during their abandonment phase. The importance of considering the abandonment phase in environmental impact assessments is highlighted.
Importance of Abandonment Phase in Environmental Impact Studies
- Quarries and landfills must consider the environmental impacts during their abandonment phase, not just construction and operation.
- It is essential to analyze the significance of the abandonment phase in environmental impact assessments.
- Estimating the environmental effects of quarries and landfills is crucial for comprehensive impact assessment.
Considerations for Abandonment Phase in Impact Assessments
- Environmental impact assessments should evaluate effects at each stage: construction, operation, and abandonment.
- The abandonment phase is unique and requires specific attention due to restoration obligations.
- Restoration projects like river rehabilitation or dam removal are becoming more common.
Environmental Effects of Quarries
- Quarries have various environmental impacts that need to be addressed:
- Alterations to soil properties, destruction of flora/fauna, changes in water systems, geological risks, atmospheric changes, social/economic impacts.
- Restoration plans post-abandonment involve filling with inert materials, vegetation cover, and landscaping.
Environmental Effects of Landfills
- Landfills also pose significant environmental challenges:
- Loss of vegetation/fauna/soil, landscape alterations, social disturbances (noise/odors), groundwater contamination from leachates.
- Similar restoration processes apply post-closure: reshaping terrain, stabilizing slopes, planting suitable vegetation.