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Sand mining has serious consequences
Herewith some recent images of sand mining on the Mvoti River. This form of mining of river margins has serious consequences for the bio-hydrological functioning of rivers:- Loss of vegetation cover results in serious bank erosion and silting of river Removal of sand deprives rivers of water storage capacity Open water results in exacerbation of …
Herewith some recent images of sand mining on the Mvoti River.
This form of mining of river margins has serious consequences for the bio-hydrological functioning of rivers:-
Loss of vegetation cover results in serious bank erosion and silting of river
Removal of sand deprives rivers of water storage capacity
Open water results in exacerbation of water loss though evaporation
Sand mining has serious aesthetic implications and impacts on recreational values of river..
PAUL DUTTON (Environmental Consultant)
Salt Rock
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