Pennsylvania Code
Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Part I - Department of Environmental Protection
Subpart C - Protection of Natural Resources
Article I - Land Resources
Chapter 88 - ANTHRACITE COAL
Subchapter C - ANTHRACITE BANK REMOVAL AND RECLAMATION: MINIMUM ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Section 88.213 - Vegetation: tree and shrub species and seedling standards
Current through Register Vol. 55, No. 13, March 29, 2025
(a) A single tree or shrub species may not comprise more than 50% of the total number of seedlings planted.
(b) When the approved postmining land use is wildlife habitat, unless alternate plans are approved or required by the Department, a minimum of 75% of the land affected shall be planted with a mixture of woody plant species. Woody plants shall include deciduous and coniferous tree species and shrub species which provide a diverse plant community.
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 88.185 (relating to nutrients and soil amendments); and 25 Pa. Code § 88.217 (relating to vegetation: standards for successful vegetation).
