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The authors discuss current condition of forests and lands in the neighborhood of Stary Oskol-Gubkin Iron Ore Integrated Works. The rate of change in the coverage area and condition of pinery between 1986 and 2012 is explored. The types and areal of change of forests are revealed. Using satellite and in situ data, intensity of auto-healing of open pit dump areas in the period from 1988 through 2012...