| Wherever possible,
our service will identify brownfield site materials/soils
that can be reused for soft landscaping.
Often a Brownfield site has no obvious
soil resources for landscaping and materials present
are likely to have been contaminated and/or physically
degraded.
Information gathered from environmental
and geotechnical studies often do not provide the details
needed to make informed decisions related to soft landscaping.
Soil issues related to plant growth
such as drainage potential, stone content, basic chemistry
and fertility need to be considered if Brownfield site
materials are to be successfully reused for soft landscaping.
Our Brownfield Soil Survey has been
specifically tailored to the needs of landscape architects
and contractors to address the information shortfall
and can be carried out in conjunction with a standard
Phase II contaminated land investigation.
Our service will help to:
- Provide understanding of the nature
of site materials in relation to plant growth;
- Maximise the reuse potential of
site materials for landscaping;
- Reduce site material imports and
exports;
- Improve the health of soft landscape
areas;
- Match plant types to soil conditions.
There are three principle elements
to this service:
- Reconnaissance Survey:
Soil survey to identify site resources that have potential
for reuse for soft landscaping.
- Laboratory Analysis:
Laboratory analysis to assess relevant soil characteristics,
including drainage potential, fertility and contamination
in relation to the proposed end use.
- Report Preparation:
Comprehensive report presenting findings and discussion
of material quality in relation to proposed landscaping
scheme.
Full recommendations are given to
maintain and/or improve soil conditions, including consideration
for topsoil manufacture.
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