Landfill Areas and its Vegetation

Organization
Canadian Land Reclamation Association (CLRA)
Project
National CLRA Conference Papers
Resource Type
Report
Authors
Dirk Oostindie
Resource Date:
1986
Page Length
11

Some of the questions often raised about landfill reclamation are:

  1. What species will thrive on completed landfill sites?
  2. Are there any techniques available which will help in attempting to establish a vegetation cover over a completed landfill site?
  3. What is the nature of the toxic effect of landfill gas on vegetation?

Recommendations concerning site preparation, tree planting and cultural practices to maintain plant material on landfill sites will depend upon the proposed use of the landfill, the composition and preparation of the refuse, the kinds of soil available and the characteristics of the site.  Choice of plant material depends upon use, not so much aesthetic reasons.  It should be chosen primarily for survival first as overall growth will keep the cost down.  Refuse composition and preparation is a determining factor as the gas may contribute significantly to deterioration and death of any plant material.