University of Alberta and City of Edmonton Naturalization Research Project
In May 2014 the University of Alberta, Department of Renewable Resources and City of Edmonton partnered in a joint research project on naturalized areas. The research was focused on the effects of naturalization on living and non-living habitat.
The City of Edmonton is supportive of research and this project is the first of its kind in Edmonton.
We are pleased to share the results of the research: Urban Naturalization: An Approach Towards Sustainable Cities
Where are the Research Sites Located?
- Lendrum
- Whitemud Terwillegar
- Drive Interchange
- Smith Crossing
- Cliff site, 91 st and Whitemud
- Wagner Road
- Terwillegar Recreation Centre
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Planting Plots
All the sites each have the same 10 X 10 m areas divided into 16 plots, with 3 replicates for statistical feasibility; the total area of each site is 300 m2. Six sites had the same native species planted; including white spruce, aspen, rose, snowberry and buffaloberry, amongst several other species which are native to Alberta. At the Terwillegar Community Recreation Centre, the exception is the unique plant material used. This site was planted with over 25 species of flowering wildflowers; for a total of almost 2000 units of native forbs and wildflowers. Some of the species include wild strawberry, white prairie aster, meadow blazing star, and wild mint, amongst others.
Treatment Design
Each site, including the Terwillegar Recreation Centre, has the following treatments: tillage, herbicide, compost, topsoil, double top soil, double compost, and several other combinations of these treatments in conjunction with others (for example: tillage + herbicide, tillage + compost).
See Treatment Design
For More Information
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