A Guide to Using Native Plants on Disturbed Lands

Agdex 580-1 $30.00 A Guide to Using Native Plants on Disturbed Lands provides solid information for the reclamation industry, seed producers and nurseries, land management agencies, municipalities, landscapers and gardeners. The book lists the native plants suited to the various natural regions and site types across Alberta. Detailed information about the ecology, reproduction, habitat and availability of: 130 native grasses 260 wildflowers 80 shrubs 13 tree species Other features: tips on seeding rates, timing, and methods to reduce costs and seeding failures. 250 pages .

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Section 1 - Introduction

• Purpose of the Guide
• Background
• Using Native Species: The Benefits and the Challenges
• Different Approaches to Revegetation
• Sensitive Sites
• Using The Guide
• Site Preparation, Seeding and Follow-up Care
• Watercourse Crossings
• Reforestation
• Assessing the Success of Revegetation
• Producing Native Seed/Plants
• Looking Towards the Future
• Literature Cited
• Personal Communications

• Dry Mixed Grass and Mixed Grass Subregions
• Foothills Fescue
• Northern Fescue Subregion

• Central Parkland Subregion
• Foothills Parkland Subregion
• Peace River Parkland

• Montane Subregion
• Subalpine Subregion
• Alpine Subregion

• Lower Foothills Subregion
• Upper Foothills Subregion

• Dry Mixedwood Subregion
• Central Mixedwood Subregion
• Boreal Highlands Subregion
• Subarctic Subregion
  References for Vegetation Communities

• Legend
• Grasses and Grass-Like Plants
• Forbs
• Shrubs
• Trees

Cultivars & Ecovars in Development in Western Canada

Appendix B
Native Seed/Plant Suppliers

Appendix C
Glossary