QUESTION $1(20$ MARKS$)$

$($a$)$ Define land rehabilitation and state its primary goal.

$($b$)$ State and explain four $(4)$ categories of land rehabilitation programme.

$($c$)$ Briefly explain the concept of progressive rehabilitation.

$($d$)$ Briefly explain the sustainability concepts in land rehabilitation using the following preambles; if the land is to be restored to nature, then what is the focus of the project and if the rehabilitation is to human use, then what is the key criteria?

QUESTION $2$

$($a$)$ Mention the three main elements that should be included in rehabilitation plan.

$($b$)$ List five basic principles used in rehabilitation to ensure that decommissioned sites are rehabilitated and left in a safe and stable condition.

$($c$)$ List all the procedures that must be followed for successful rehabilitation programme.

$($d$)$ Rehabilitation consist of two forms, state them.

e$)$ Explain why soil is a key component in land rehabilitation.

F$)$ Explain why topsoil is the most essential factor in successful rehabilitation programme during the period of initial plant growth.

G$)$ As an Environmental Manager at Akonta mining company, you recommended that a direct replacement of recovered topsoil from newly developing pit should be used on an area waiting rehabilitation. What are the benefits of this process

H$)$Explain the concept of revegetation and state the steps for successful revegetation.