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Seed Mix Design: Ecology and Function versus Permitting and Compliance
In previous MSC Quarterly articles we addressed the basics of seed mix design. From an ecological and functional perspective, grasses, forbs, and shrubs included in
Yellow Sweetclover (Melilotus officinalis) is a highly invasive non-native species that establishes rapidly on disturbed ground
Seed Mix Design: Ecology and Function versus Permitting and Compliance. In previous MSC Quarterly articles we addressed the basics of seed mix design. From an
Use of Forbs in Reclamation and Restoration Revegetation: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Seed mix design for land rehabilitation, reclamation, and restoration has come a long way in the last 30 years. I recall using yellow sweet clover
Topsoil Management Considerations for Large Projects
Topsoil is perhaps the most important resource required for successful and rapid revegetation of reclamation, restoration, and construction projects. Revegetation is critical for reducing soil
Use of Cover Crops on Bare Ground to Prevent Soil Erosion
Montana’s climate presents challenges for the revegetation of disturbed lands. In southwest Montana, growing seasons are generally between 50 and 100 days. The valleys are
Revegetation and the “Dormant Season”
In northern latitudes and high elevations the strategies for revegetation are greatly affected by seasonal temperature and precipitation patterns. The high valleys (>5000 feet) of