The Plant and Seed Technologies program is uniquely positioned to facilitate the delivery of native shrub, forb and graminoids species for reclamation by:

• assisting industry and practitioners in more clearly understanding and articulating the need for shrub seedlings;
• assisting commercial nurseries in developing the technologies necessary to successfully propagate native plants on a commercial scale; and
• supporting adoption and deployment of native seeds and seedlings by SMEs by providing guidance on selection, transportation, storage and seeding/planting.

Our mission is to develop practical methods and technologies for the collection, treatment and delivery of native boreal seeds and plants. 

The Plant and Seed Technologies program is uniquely positioned to facilitate the delivery of native shrub, forb and graminoids species for reclamation by:

• assisting industry and practitioners in more clearly understanding and articulating the need for shrub seedlings;
• assisting commercial nurseries in developing the technologies necessary to successfully propagate native plants on a commercial scale; and
• supporting adoption and deployment of native seeds and seedlings by SMEs by providing guidance on selection, transportation, storage and seeding/planting.

Our mission is to develop practical methods and technologies for the collection, treatment and delivery of native boreal seeds and plants. 

Reclamation of altered landscapes in northern Alberta is becoming increasingly important as the regulatory requirement become more stringent. Oil and gas and forestry companies are liable for reclaiming the disturbed land and associated linear features, but it is the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that carry out most of the reclamation work. The industry’s need for efficient, cost-effective reclamation methods and techniques has never been greater in order to meet the government regulatory requirements.

We develop and provide industry and practitioners practical, cost-effective, and science based solutions for reclaiming boreal peatlands. We conduct critical research for developing peatland management practices, and train highly qualified personnel (HQP) in peatland science and reclamation techniques through summer internships, seminars and workshops.