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(https://papers.acg.uwa.edu.au/p/605_4_Drebenstedt/)
Abstract: The mine closure strategy in the Central and East European lignite mining regions is based on a complex 
analysis of the prevailing natural, geological, technological and social conditions. Considering the 
conditions, the recultivated land in the disused lignite mines of Central and Eastern Europe will 
predominantly be used as forests, although farming is also possible under particularly suitable conditions. 
Some of the land is given over to recreational purposes and integrated into the relevant landscape. Large 
lakes in residual holes of former lignite mines have only been created in Germany so far, where the special 
requirements of nature preservation have also been given attention.