Establishing vegetation on sites where the topsoils/gravel have been stripped from the surface can be challenging therefore site preparation and specie selection is the key to good long term established. PALS will formulate a “plan of attack” detailing operations, scheduling and implementation of all key operations to optimise the result.
Dragging the stock pile of top soil back over the quarry is ideal but in many cases this is full of weeds and very limited in supply.
Deep ripping will ensure the trees roots will penetrate the sub soils in search for moisture. Incorporating native local species to the site is paramount to ensure the site is returned to originality as quick as possible.
Deep ripping paramount to a good long term survival
Money spent preparing the site will pay dividends in good vigour and strike rates
Deep ripping across the quarry basin floor ensures good long term establishment.
Stage 1 of rehabilitation of quarry. 6-month-old plantings. Lake King West Australia
Successful rehabilitation same site as above - 3 years after planting Lake King, West Australia