Habitat regeneration, gradual recolonisation of pine saplings and vegetation in exhausted Bauxite aluminium ore
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Habitat regeneration, gradual recolonisation of pine saplings and vegetation in exhausted Bauxite aluminium ore
Habitat regeneration, gradual recolonisation of pine saplings and vegetation in exhausted Bauxite aluminium ore opencast mine, Alcoa Road, Pedernales Province, Dominican Republic, January
FLPA images of Wildlife and nature
Media ID 9697883
© FLPA/Neil Bowman
Abandoned Antillean Antilles Caribbean Conifer Coniferous Conifers Disused Dominican Republic Extraction Greater Antilles Growing Growth Hispaniola Hispaniolan Metal Metals Mine Mineral Minerals Mines Mining Neotropical Neotropics Opencast Pine Pines Province Recolonise Recolonised Recolonises Recolonising Regenerate Regenerates Regenerating Regeneration Sapling Saplings Vegetation West Indian West Indies Aluminium Bauxite Exhausted
From Ore to Overgrowth - Mother Nature's Remarkable Makeover in the Dominican Republic
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot, witness the awe-inspiring power of nature as it reclaims what was once a desolate wasteland. The exhausted Bauxite aluminium ore opencast mine in Pedernales Province, Dominican Republic has undergone an incredible transformation – from barren and lifeless to a thriving habitat bursting with vitality. As if by magic, pine saplings emerge from the scorched earth, their delicate green shoots symbolizing hope and resilience. Gradually recolonising the landscape, these resilient conifers stand tall amidst a tapestry of vibrant vegetation that blankets the old mining site. This print captures not only the beauty of this regenerated habitat but also serves as a reminder of our planet's remarkable ability to heal itself when given time and space. It is a testament to nature's unwavering determination to reclaim its rightful place. The Caribbean breeze carries whispers of triumph as these tropical wonders flourish on Hispaniola Island. Amidst abandoned mines and disused machinery lies an oasis teeming with life – a true paradise reborn. So let us marvel at this extraordinary sight where minerals were once extracted for human needs but now serve as nourishment for flourishing plants. This image invites us to contemplate our impact on the environment while celebrating nature's indomitable spirit in turning scars into stories of regeneration. FLPA/Neil Bowman reminds us through this photograph that even in seemingly desolate places, there is always room
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