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Successful reclamation of a pipeline right-of-way is contingent upon the proper material handling procedure, especially for topsoil conservation. NOVA's practice of topsoil conservation is discussed along with its definition of topsoil in the various soil zones of Alberta. Some of the new ideas and innovations under evaluation at NOVA are also presented.
The successful reclamation of pipeline rights-of-way is critically dependent on the efficient handling of topsoil, its conservation and subsequent replacement. If this goal is achieved, then complete revegetation and restoration of the right-of-way is possible within one to three years.