Reclamation of open-cast mines: analysis of the decision-making process about the way of land reclamation

The work "Reclamation of open-cast mines: analysis of the decision-making process about the way of land reclamation" deals with reclamation of areas damaged by open-cast brown coal mining in the Czech Republic. It provides information about about the history of reclamation and a summary of the influence of mining on the individual elements of the environment. Besides that it talks about reclamation phases, common ways of reclamation, factors influencing the choice of the applied way of reclamation, the most frequent ways of reclamation and its financing. A general comparison of expenses reflecting the respective ways of reclamation is also a part of the work. The practical part is devoted to the way of reclamation of the open-cast mine Leţáky-Most in the area of the town of Most with a more detailed focus on the residual pit of this mine that is currently being deluged. This pit is meant to become a wide-spread lake of Most. Additionally, the decision-making process in the matter of the way of reclamation, its participants, main interests and aspects that may influence the process are a subject of my research. At this point I also share the plenty of information gained as a part of my qualitative research carried out while interviewing the individual stakeholders who take their specific part in the decision-making process