Land Reclamation
Land reclamation is the process of converting disturbed land to its former or other productive uses. Land reclamation is an interdisciplinary science. It can involve contaminant removal from soil and water, building soils, recontouring topography, controlling erosion, creating micro sites for seed germination and seedling establishment, revegetation to appropriate plant species, landscape design, stakeholder engagement and policy development. Land reclamation is guided by regulated procedures, industry best practices and stakeholder interests.
The Land Reclamation International Graduate School
Land reclamation professionals are increasingly in demand. Our growing human population parallels a rapidly degrading arable land base from urban sprawl, soil erosion, resource extraction and industrial development. Thus, one of the most pressing challenges of the 21st century is to reclaim disturbed lands around the world to secure the livelihood of future generations. The Land Reclamation International Graduate School (LRIGS) helps to meet this challenge.
LRIGS provides collaborative and interdisciplinary training and professional development opportunities to foster highly qualified land reclamation professionals with the education and experience necessary to take on leadership roles in academia, consulting, government and industry. LRIGS is the first school of its kind in Canada and around the world, open to all undergraduate and graduate students and post doctoral fellows engaged in land reclamation or related environmental programs, at the University of Alberta and other post secondary institutions.
News and Events
Anthroposols Discussion Panel – video available
The Land Reclamation International Graduate School (LRIGS)’s panel discussion, Anthroposols: Land Reclamation With Human Modified Soils, held on Thursday March 14, was an informative and engaging event, delving into the …Read More »Paragon Soil Job Opportunities
Paragon Soil is looking to hire for the following positions: Junior Vegetation Ecologist Environmental Technician Intern Junior Soil Specialists Soil Handling Monitor Read More »Rangeland Ecology and Management Job Opportunity: Summer Research Assistant
The range management group at the University of Alberta is looking for a summer research assistant to help with various studies in 2024. Students will gain familiarity with rangeland research, …Read More »