Project Development Information

Developing and completing a reclamation/revegetation project includes construction sites, landfill closures, and any other site where the natural soil has been removed.  It requires documenting goals and objectives, site specifications, status of construction, acquiring data for all soil materials, availability of soil materials, and availability of equipment.  The following documents will provide insight into the process used.

     Developing a Reclamation/Revegetation Project

     Background Information Form

     Sampling Information


Other Information

The following materials are provided to provide an understanding of the principals and concepts of revegetation and management. All are based on ecological principles and concepts. All practices are time tested and have provided optimum cover establishment, growth, and management.

     Evapotranspiration Final Covers: the Kansas Experience – from Concept to Reality
         (Proceedings of the 12th Annual Landfill Symposium Conference, June, 2007)

     Developing Vegetative Covers on Highly Disturbed Sites

     Native Grass Seedling Development