Restoring mining soils for revegetation
How can willows help regenerate mining soils?
Ramo offers an innovative solution to the challenge of the lack of local organic matter essential for mine reclamation.
The idea is to plant willows on unused plots in or near the mine, then harvest them every three years in the form of ramial fragmented wood. This valuable amendment is then spread on the plots to be restored, revitalizing the soil and facilitating revegetation to return the site to its original state.
Soil
Restauration
Benefits
Savings
Lower costs through locally sourced organic material.
Carbon
High levels of carbon captured in the willow biomass from day 1.
TSM
Applicable for four protocols that support the Towards Sustainable Mining initiative.
This solution can be paired with the Evaplant technology to reduce mine wastewater.
Turnkey project
1. Engineering
Preliminary and detailed engineering
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Physical and chemical characterization of the soil at the site
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Authorization request
2. Establishment
Willow plantation
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Preparing the establishment area
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Mechanized planting of willows
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Plantation establishment monitoring and screening
3. utilization
Willow harvesting and application
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Harvest of willows as ramial chipped wood
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Application of ramial chipped wood on the areas to be restored