Revegetation Project - Overview

Applied Natural Sciences (ANS) has experience supporting revegetation efforts as part of larger remediation and site closure projects. While not yet a primary service line, revegetation has emerged as a valuable tool in our broader nature-based approach. In select projects, we have helped design and evaluate vegetation strategies aimed at stabilizing soils, improving site aesthetics, and supporting long-term performance of cover systems. Our work in this space reflects a practical understanding of how ecological and engineering principles can align to provide sustainable, low-impact site solutions.

One example includes our involvement in a red mud site, where we supported the development of a revegetation strategy on highly alkaline waste material. Our role involved assessing soil conditions, recommending amendments, and advising on the selection of hardy plant species capable of establishing in extreme pH environments. The vegetation not only reduced erosion and dust generation but also served as a visible marker of surface stability. Similarly, at a landfill closure project involving paper mill residuals, we contributed to a shift away from traditional capping methods toward a vegetative cover approach that maintained compliance while reducing costs and preserving flexibility for future land use.

These projects highlight our capacity to incorporate revegetation into larger remediation frameworks when it aligns with site goals and environmental conditions. While we have not yet paired this work with our TreeWell® systems, our team is well-positioned to support revegetation planning, design, and implementation as part of integrated site strategies. As the demand for nature-based and low-impact solutions continues to grow, we look forward to applying and expanding our experience in this area.