Publications – Naeth Research Team

Mines

Refereed Journal Articles

Zhao, Y. and M.A. Naeth. 2024. Cd(II) and Zn(II) adsorption on lignite derived humic substances and cattle manure biochar. CLEAN – Soil, Air, Water DOI 10.1002/clen.202400226.

Zhao, Y. and M.A. Naeth. 2024. Synergistic effects of coal waste derived humic substances and inorganic fertilizer as soil amendments for barley in sandy soil. Heliyon DOI 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29620.

Zhao, Y. and M.A. Naeth. 2022. Application timing optimization of lignite derived humic substances for three agricultural plant species and soil fertility. Journal of Environmental Quality DOI 10.1002/jeq2.20939.

Zhao, Y. and M.A. Naeth. 2022. Lignite derived humic products and cattle manure biochar are effective soil amendments in cadmium contaminated and uncontaminated soils. Environmental Advances 8:100186 DOI 10.1016/j.envadv.2022.100186.

Zhao, Y. and M.A. Naeth. 2022. Soil amendment with a humic substance and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi enhance coal mine reclamation. Science of the Total Environment 823:153696 DOI 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.153696.

Dhar, A., V.S. Miller, S.R. Wilkinson and M.A. Naeth. 2022. Substrate and topsoil impact on soil water and soil temperature in arctic diamond mine reclamation. Soil Systems 6:12 DOI 10.3390/soilsystems6010012.

Miller, V.S., M.A. Naeth and S.R. Wilkinson. 2021. Micro topography, organic amendments and an erosion control product for reclamation of waste materials at an arctic diamond mine. Ecological Engineering DOI 10.1016/j.ecoleng.2021.106399.

Watkinson, A.D., J. Virgl, V.S. Miller, M.A. Naeth, J. Kim, K. Serben, C. Shapka and S. Sinclair. 2021. Effects of dust deposition from diamond mining on sub-arctic plant communities and barren-ground caribou forage. Journal of Environmental Quality DOI 10.1002/jeq2.20251.

Miller, V.S. and M.A. Naeth. 2020. Amendments to improve plant response under simulated water limited conditions in diamond mine Anthroposols. Canadian Journal of Soil Science DOI 10.1139/CJSS-2019-0121.

Miller, V.S. and M.A. Naeth. 2019. Hydrogel and organic amendments to increase water retention in anthroposols for land reclamation. Applied and Environmental Science 2019.4768091 DOI 10.1155/2019/4768091.

Boldt-Burisch, K.M. and M.A. Naeth. 2017. Mycorrhization affects root distribution of Lotus corniculatus and Calamagrostis epigeios in a nutrient poor heterogeneous soil in a rhizotron experiment. Rhizosphere 4:36-47 DOI 10.1016/j.rhisph.2017.06.003.

Miller, V.S. and M.A. Naeth. 2017. Amendments and substrates to develop anthroposols for northern mine reclamation. Canadian Journal of Soil Science 97:266-277 DOI 10.1139/cjss-2016-0145.

Boldt-Burisch, K.M. and M.A. Naeth. 2017. Heterogeneous soil conditions influence fungal alkaline phosphatase activity in roots of Lotus corniculatus. Applied Soil Ecology 116:55-63 DOI 10.1016/j.apsoil.2017.03.024.

Boldt-Burisch, K.M. and M.A. Naeth. 2016. Early colonization of root associated fungal communities on reclamation substrates at a diamond mine in the Canadian sub-Arctic. Applied Soil Ecology 110:118-126 DOI 10.1016/j.apsoil.2016.10.006.

Boldt-Burisch, K.M., M.A. Naeth, B.U. Schneider and R.F. Hüttl. 2015. Linkage between root systems of three pioneer plant species and soil nitrogen during early reclamation of a mine site In Lusatia Germany. Restoration Ecology 23:357-365 DOI 10.1111/rec.12190.

Naeth, M.A. and S.R. Wilkinson. 2014. Establishment of restoration trajectories for upland tundra communities on diamond mine wastes in the Canadian arctic. Restoration Ecology 22:534-543 DOI 10.1111/rec.12106.

Drozdowski, B.L., M.A. Naeth and S.R. Wilkinson. 2012. Evaluation of substrate and amendment materials for soil reclamation at a diamond mine in the Northwest Territories, Canada. Canadian Journal of Soil Science 92:77-78 DOI 10.4141/cjss2011-029.

Gardner, W.C., M.A. Naeth, K. Broersma, D.S. Chanasyk and A.M. Jobson. 2012. Influence of biosolids and fertilizer amendments on element concentrations and revegetation of copper mine tailings. Canadian Journal of Soil Science 92:89-102 DOI 10.4141/cjss2011-005.

Krummelbein, J., O. Bens, T. Raab and M.A. Naeth. 2012. A history of lignite coal mining and reclamation practices in Lusatia, eastern Germany. Canadian Journal of Soil Science 92:53-66 DOI 10.4141/cjss2010-063.

Gardner, W.C., K. Broersma, M.A. Naeth, D.S. Chanasyk and A.M. Jobson. 2010. Influence of biosolids and fertilizer amendments on physical, chemical and microbiological properties of copper mine tailings. Canadian Journal of Soil Science 90:571-583 DOI 10.4141/cjss09067.

Naeth, M.A. and S.R. Wilkinson. 2008. Lichens as bioindicators of point source air pollution, Northwest Territories, Canada. Journal of Environmental Quality 37:1-10 DOI 10.2134/jeq2007.0090.

Reid, N.B. and M.A. Naeth. 2005. Establishment of a vegetation cover on kimberlite mine tailings: a field study. Restoration Ecology 13:593-600 DOI 10.1111/j.1526-100X.2005.00077.x.

Reid, N.B. and M.A. Naeth. 2005. Establishment of a vegetation cover on kimberlite mine tailings: a greenhouse study. Restoration Ecology 13:601-607 DOI 10.1111/j.1526-100X.2005.00076.x.

Hammermeister, A.M., M.A. Naeth and D.S. Chanasyk. 1998. Implications of fly ash application to soil for plant growth and feed quality. Environmental Technology 19:143-152 DOI 10.1080/09593331908616666.

Hammermeister, A.M., D.S. Chanasyk and M.A. Naeth. 1998. Fly ash influences on near-surface temperature of a clay loam soil. Canadian Journal of Soil Science 78:345-350 DOI 10.4141/S97-058.

Sansom, J.J., M.A. Naeth, D.S. Chanasyk and J.C. Bateman. 1998. In situ amelioration of sodic minespoil with chemical amendments and crop management. II. Soil physical properties, soil water and plant growth. Canadian Journal of Soil Science 78:667-674 DOI 10.4141/S97-018.

Sansom, J.J., M.A. Naeth, D.S. Chanasyk and J.C. Bateman. 1998. In situ amelioration of sodic minespoil with chemical amendments and crop management. I. Soil chemical properties. Canadian Journal of Soil Science 78:359-365 DOI 10.4141/S97-006.

Salé, L.Y., D.S. Chanasyk and M.A. Naeth. 1997. Temporal influence of fly ash on select soil physical properties. Canadian Journal of Soil Science 77:677-683 DOI 10.4141/S96-078.

Salé, L.Y., M.A. Naeth and D.S. Chanasyk. 1996. Growth response of barley on unweathered fly ash amended soil. Journal of Environmental Quality 25:684-691 DOI 10.2134/jeq1996.00472425002500040007x.

Books And Book Chapters

Kwak, J., A. Ojekanmi, M. Duan, S.X. Chang and M.A. Naeth. 2017. Mine site reclamation in Canada: Overview and case studies. Chapter 16. In: Bolan, NS, MB Kirkham and YS Ok (Editors). Spoil to Soil: Mine site rehabilitation and revegetation. CRC Press, Tyler & Francis Group. Boca Raton Florida. Pp 291-206.

PhD Dissertations

Ficko, S.A. 2022. Development of shrub and lichen-dominated biocrust propagation and establishment techniques for reclamation in northern environments. 187 pp.

Zhao, Y. 2022. Humic substances as soil amendments in coal mine reclamation. 137 pp.

Miller, V.S. 2019. Development of soils for revegetation in northern diamond mines. 191 pp.

Gardner, W.C. 2004. Copper mine tailings reclamation with biosolids. 193 pp.

MSc Theses

Lamarre, J.M. 2016. Tundra bryophyte revegetation: novel methods for revegetating northern ecosystems. 124 pp.

Stanton-Kennedy, T.S. 2008. Soil and vegetation change on a coal mine 15 years after reclamation in the aspen parkland of Alberta. 95 pp.

Kwiatkowski, B.L. 2007. Diamond mine reclamation in the NWT: substrates, soil amendments and native plant community development. 126 pp.

Reid, N.B. 2002. Establishment of a vegetation cover on kimberlite mine tailings. 126 pp.

Sansom, J.J. 1996. In situ amelioration of sodic minespoil using sulfur, gypsum and crop management. 83 pp.

Hammermeister, A.M. 1995. Soil and plant response to the field application of fly ash. 104 pp.

Landfills and Waste Products

Refereed Journal Articles

AbouRizk, J., A. Dhar and M.A. Naeth. 2024. Sandy soil with phosphogypsum improves hydraulic conductivity and leachate chemical properties for reclamation. Environmental Sustainability 7:85-91 DOI 10.1007/s42398-024-00302-2.

Arslan, M., S.R. Wilkinson, M.A. Naeth, M. Gamal El-Din, Z. Khokhar, C. Walker and T. Lucke. 2023. Performance of constructed floating wetlands in a cold climate waste stabilization pond. Science of the Total Environment 880 DOI 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.163115.

Boldt-Burisch, K.M., A. Dhar, M. Robinson and M.A. Naeth. 2023. Soil amendments impact root-associated fungal communities of balsam poplar on a phosphogypsum reclamation site. Restoration Ecology 31 DOI 10.1111/rec.13930.

Robinson, M.J.C., A. Dhar, M.A. Naeth and C.K. Nichol. 2023. Phosphogypsum impacts on soil chemical properties and vegetation tissue following reclamation. Environmental Monitoring And Assessment 195:769 DOI 10.1007/s10661-023-11379-3.

Wilkinson, S.R., M.A. Naeth and A. Dhar. 2023. Potential of macrophytes for wastewater remediation with constructed floating wetlands in cold climates. Water 15:2479 DOI 10.3390/w15132479.

Zhao, Y., M.A. Naeth and C. Nichol. 2022. Accumulation and deposition of airborne fluoride on vegetation over nine years of biomonitoring. Fluoride https://www.fluorideresearch.online/epub/files/170.pdf.

Nzediegwu, C., M.A. Naeth and S.X. Chang. 2022. Effects of nitric acid modification on hydrochar's combustion, fuel and thermal properties are dependent on feedstock type. Bioresource Technology 354:127245 DOI 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.127245.

Nzediegwu, C., M.A. Naeth and S.X. Chang. 2022. Monovalent-divalent element quotient drives lead (Ii) removal in aqueous solutions by nitric acid-modified biochar. Soil Science Research Network DOI 10.2139/ssrn.4037952.

Robinson, M.J.C., A. Dhar, M.A. Naeth and C.K. Nichol. 2022. Phosphogypsum stack reclamation using soil amendments and short-rotational woody species. Land DOI 10.3390/land11112003.

Turner, L.E., A. Dhar, M.A. Naeth, D.S. Chanasyk and C.K. Nichol. 2022. Effect of soil capping depth on phosphogypsum stack revegetation. Environmental Science and Pollution Research DOI 10.1007/s11356-022-19420-7.

Nzediegwu, C., M.A. Naeth and S.X. Chang. 2021. Feedstock type drives surface property, demineralization and element leaching of nitric acid-activated biochars more than pyrolysis temperature. Bioresource Technology 344:126316 DOI 10.1016/j.biortech.2021.126316.

Zhao, Y., M.A. Naeth and C. Nichol. 2021. Biomonitoring and assessment of airborne fluoride using Loium perenne near a phosphate fertilizer production facility. Science of the Total Environment 815:152517 DOI 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.152517.

Crominski da Silva Medeiros, D., C. Nzediegwu, C. Benally, S. Ashagre Messele, J. Kwak, M.A. Naeth, Y. Ok, S.X. Chang and M. Gamal El-Din. 2021. Pristine and engineered biochar for the removal of contaminants co-existing in several types of industrial wastewaters: a critical review. Science of the Total Environment 809:151120 DOI 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.151120.

Nzediegwu, C., M.A. Naeth and S.X. Chang. 2021. Elemental composition of biochars is affected by methods used for its determination. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis 156:105174 DOI 10.1016/j.jaap.2021.105174.

Shahinoor Islam, Md., J. Kwak, C. Nzediegwu, S. Wang, K. Palansuriya, E. Kwon, M.A. Naeth, M. Gamal El-Din, Y. Sik Ok and S.X. Chang. 2021. Biochar heavy metal removal in aqueous solution depends on feedstock type and pyrolysis purging gas. Environmental Pollution 281:117094 DOI 10.1016/j.envpol.2021.117094.

Nzediegwu, C., M.A. Naeth and S.X. Chang. 2021. Carbonization temperature and feedstock type interactively affect chemical, fuel, and surface properties of hydrochars. Bioresource Technology 330:124976 DOI 10.1016/j.biortech.2021.124976.

Nzediegwu, C., M. Arshad, A. Ullah, M.A. Naeth and S.X. Chang. 2020. Fuel, thermal and surface properties of microwave-pyrolyzed biochars depend on feedstock type and pyrolysis temperature. Bioresource Technology DOI 10.1016/j.biortech.2020.124282.

Zahara, I., M. Arshad, M.A. Naeth, T. Siddique and A. Ullah. 2020. Feather keratin derived sorbents for the treatment of wastewater produced during energy generation processes. Chemosphere DOI 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.128545.

Boldt-Burisch, K.M. and M.A. Naeth. 2019. Phosphogypsum significantly alters root growth and fungal colonization of smooth brome and sheep fescue on a reclamation site. Rhizosphere 9:106-109 DOI 10.1016/j.rhisph.2018.12.003.

Yao, L. and M.A. Naeth. 2015. Soil and plant responses to used potassium silicate drilling fluid application. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety 120:326-333 DOI 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2015.06.021.

Yao, L., M.A. Naeth and A.M. Jobson. 2015. Soil microbial response to waste potassium silicate drilling fluid. Journal of Environmental Sciences 29:189-198 DOI 10.1016/j.jes.2014.10.007.

Yao, L., M.A. Naeth and D.S. Chanasyk. 2014. Spent potassium silicate drilling fluid affects soil and leachate properties. Water, Air and Soil Pollution 225:2156. DOI 10.1007/s11270-014-2156-x.

Yao, L. and M.A. Naeth. 2014. Soil and plant response to unused potassium silicate drilling fluid application. Ecological Engineering 73:461-468 DOI 10.1016/j.ecoleng.2014.09.110.

Christensen, A.F., H. He, M.F. Dyck, E.L. Turner-Kuchar, D.S. Chanasyk, M.A. Naeth and C.K. Nichol. 2013. In-situ measurement of snowmelt infiltration under various topsoil cap thicknesses on a reclaimed site. Canadian Journal of Soil Science 93:555-566 DOI 10.4141/cjss2012-048.

Wilkinson, S.R. and M.A. Naeth. 2013. Can we build better compost? Use of waste drywall to enhance plant growth on reclamation sites. Journal of Environmental Management 129:503-509 DOI 10.1016/j.jenvman.2013.08.012.

Jackson, M.E., M.A. Naeth, D.S. Chanasyk and C.K. Nichol. 2011. Phosphogypsum capping depth affects revegetation and hydrology in Western Canada. Journal of Environmental Quality 40:1122-1129 DOI 10.2134/jeq2010.0100.

Hallin, I.L., M.A. Naeth, D.S. Chanasyk and C.K. Nichol. 2010. Assessment of a reclamation cover system for phosphogypsum stacks in Central Alberta. Journal of Environmental Quality 39:2160-2169.

Patterson, S.J., D.S. Chanasyk, M.A. Naeth and E. Mapfumo. 2009. Effluent effects on a coarse textured soil and associated impacts on the nutrient concentrations and growth of reed canarygrass (Phalaris arundinacea L.) and hybrid poplar (Populus deltoides x P. petrowskyana L.). Canadian Journal of Soil Science 89:223-234 DOI 10.4141/CJSS07063.

Patterson, S.J., D.S. Chanasyk, E. Mapfumo and M.A. Naeth. 2008. Effect of municipal and pulp mill effluents on the chemical properties and nutrient status of a coarse textured brunisol in a growth chamber. Canadian Journal of Soil Science 88:429-441 DOI 10.4141/CJSS07039.

Patterson, S.J., D.S. Chanasyk, E. Mapfumo and M.A. Naeth. 2008. Effects of diluted kraft pulp mill effluent on hybrid poplar and soil chemical properties. Irrigation Science 26:547-560 DOI 10.1007/s00271-008-0115-2.

Schaefer, J.W., M.A. Naeth and D.S. Chanasyk. 2001. Live staking with willows fails to protect eroded lakeshore slope (Alberta). Ecological Restoration 18:267-268.

Books And Book Chapters

Nzediegwu, C., M.A. Naeth and S.X. Chang Biochar production from lignocellulosic and nonlignocellulosic biomass using conventional and microwave heating. In DCW Tsang and YS Ok (Editors). Biochar in agriculture for achieving sustainable development goals. Academic Press, Elsevier. Cambridge Massachusetts. Pp 85-95.

PhD Dissertations

Yao, L. 2013. Potassium silicate drilling fluid as a land reclamation amendment. 179 pp.

MSc Theses

Gu, H. 2023. Adsorption of heavy metals by biochar: experimental and literature analyses. 59 pp.

Robinson, M.J. 2018. Phosphogypsum reclamation: evaluating alternative and traditional cover systems. 119 pp.

Zhao, Y. 2017. Biomonitoring and assessment of airborne fluoride from fertilizer production. 120 pp.

AbouRizk, J.S. 2015. Potential anthroposol development using phosphogypsum as a substrate with soil and organic amendments. 87 pp.

Turner, E.L. 2013. Influence of soil cap depth and vegetation on reclamation of phosphogypsum stacks in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. 172 pp.

Jackson, M.E. 2009. Assessment of soil capping for phosphogypsum stack reclamation at Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. 174 pp.

Hallin, I.L. 2009. Evaluation of a substrate and vegetation cover system for reclaimed phosphogypsum stacks at Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. 95 pp.

Van Bostelen, C.J. 2003. Ungulate habitat restoration in Elk Island National Park. 111 pp.

Schaefer, J.W. 1999. Bioengineering and reclamation to stabilize a lakeshore slope. 143 pp.

Revegetation

Refereed Journal Articles

Pitchford, C., A. Dhar and M.A. Naeth. 2024. Native seed mix richness impacts revegetation of reclaimed land. Plant Biosystems DOI 10.1080/11263504.2024.2404430.

Schaefer, J., A. Dhar, D. Chanasyk and M.A. Naeth. 2024. Reclamation of an eroded lakeshore slope using small vegetation islands and terraces. Ecological Engineering DOI 10.1016/j.ecoleng.2024.107327.

Pitchford, C., A. Dhar and M.A. Naeth. 2024. Seeding season and mowing affect native plant community development on reclaimed aspen parkland. Ecoscience DOI 10.1080/11956860.2024.2336692.

Arychuk, C., A. Dhar, S.R. Wilkinson and M.A. Naeth. 2024. Seeding and transplanting native forbs on reclamation sites in Alberta, Canada. Restoration Ecology 32:e14122 DOI 10.1111/rec.14122.

Archibald, H.A., A. Dhar, and M.A. Naeth. 2023. Early ecosystem establishment using forest floor and peat cover soils in oil sands reclamation. Ecoscience 30:55-64 DOI 10.1080/11956860.2023.2189780.

Ficko, S.A., A. McClymont, D.L. Haughland and M.A. Naeth. 2023. Optimizing growth chamber conditions for maintaining arctic lichen-dominated biocrusts. Restoration Ecology DOI 10.1111/rec.13876.

Lamarre, J.M., A. Dhar, and M.A. Naeth. 2023. A propagation technique for native tundra bryophytes for arctic ecosystem restoration. Arctic Science DOI 10.1139/as-2022-0046.

Lamarre, J.M., A. Dhar, and M.A. Naeth. 2023. Arctic ecosystem restoration with native tundra bryophytes. Arctic, Antarctic, and Alpine Research 55:1 DOI 10.1080/15230430.2023.2209394.

Ficko, S.A. and M.A. Naeth. 2022. Influence of treatment on rooting of arctic Salix species cuttings for revegetation. Arctic, Antarctic, and Alpine Research 54:62-77 DOI 10.1080/15230430.2022.2042946.

Ficko, S.A., D.L. Haughland and M.A. Naeth. 2022. Assisted dispersal and retention of lichen-dominated biocrust material for arctic restoration. Restoration Ecology DOI 10.1111/rec.13793.

Watkinson, A.D., M.A. Naeth and S. Pruss. 2022. Variability in sagebrush cover due to method of determination and its implications for habitat restoration. Ecological Restoration 40:87-91 DOI 10.3368/er.40.2.87.

Watkinson, A.D., M.A. Naeth and S. Pruss. 2021. Nutrient loading Artemisia cana seedlings in greenhouse increases nitrogen tissue content and post‐outplanting survival. Restoration Ecology DOI 10.1111/rec.13590.

Ficko, S.A. and M.A. Naeth. 2021. Root development on cuttings of seven arctic shrub species for revegetation. Arctic, Antarctic, and Alpine Research 53:237-251 DOI 10.1080/15230430.2021.1976711.

Watkinson, A.D., M.A. Naeth and S. Pruss. 2021. Modeling Artemsia cana landscape cover as a function of planting density and age to inform restoration of sagebrush habitats. Rangeland Ecology & Management 76:22-29 DOI 10.1016/j.rama.2021.01.005.

Watkinson, A.D., M.A. Naeth and S. Pruss. 2020. Storage time, light exposure, and physical scarification effects on Artemisia cana seed germination. Native Plants Journal 21:4-14 DOI 10.3368/npj.21.1.4.

Mackenzie, D.D. and M.A. Naeth. 2019. Native seed, soil and atmosphere respond to boreal forest topsoil (LFH) storage. PLoS ONE DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0220367.

Mackenzie, D.D. and M.A. Naeth. 2019. Effect of plant derived smoke water and potassium nitrate on germination of understory boreal forest plants. Canadian Journal of Forest Research 491:540-547 DOI 10.1139/cjfr-2019-0016.

Yao, L., M.A. Naeth and F.P.O. Mollard. 2017. Ecological role of pyrolysis by-products in seed germination of grass species. Ecological Engineering 108:78-82 DOI 10.1016/j.ecoleng.2017.08.018.

Antill, T.M., M.A. Naeth and E.W. Bork. 2012. Russian thistle (Salsola tragus) control in bighorn sheep winter ranges in Jasper National Park. Natural Areas Journal 32:500-506 DOI 10.3375/043.032.0407.

Desserud, P.A. and M.A. Naeth. 2010. Smooth brome: an unexpected response to straw-amended soil (Alberta). Ecological Restoration 28:133-135 DOI 10.3368/er.28.2.133.

Dormaar, J.F., M.A. Naeth, W.D. Willms and D.S. Chanasyk. 1995. Effect of native prairie, crested wheatgrass (Agropyron cristatum (L.) Gaertn.) and russian wildrye (Elymus junceus Fisch.) on soil chemical properties. Journal of Range Management 48:258-263 DOI 10.2307/4002430.

PhD Dissertations

Watkinson, A.L. 2020. Restoration of sagebrush grassland for greater sage grouse habitat in Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan. 138 pp.

MSc Theses

Parker, E.A. 2005. Bromus inermis Leyss. persistence and invasion in Alberta aspen parkland. 73 pp.

Erichsen Arychuk, C.J. 2001. Native forb establishment on disturbed sites in the aspen parkland. 155 pp.

Pitchford, C.L. 2000. Season of seeding, mowing and seed mix richness for native plant community development in the aspen parkland. 247 pp.

Genoway, P.T. 1999. Suckering potential of declining aspen and mixedwood stands in west-central Saskatchewan. 134 pp.

Howat, D.R. 1998. Enhancing biodiversity on reclaimed lands. 137 pp.

Bush, C.D. 1998. Native seed mixes for diverse plant communities. 106 pp.

Lamb, T.J. 1998. A study of plant community structure and a reclamation evaluation of disturbed subalpine sites in Glacier National Park, British Columbia. 102 pp.

Pelech, W.E. 1997. Performance of selected native and introduced plant species under mowing and herbicide management during the establishment period. 115 pp.

Oil Sands

Refereed Journal Articles

Zhao, Y., M.A. Naeth, S.R. Wilkinson and A. Dhar. 2024. Phytoremediation of metals in oil sands process affected water by native wetland species. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety 282:116732 DOI 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116732.

Mackenzie, D. and M.A. Naeth. 2024. Forest topsoil salvage and placement depth affects oil sands reclamation in the boreal forest. PLOS ONE DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0306018.

Zhao, Y., M.A. Naeth, S.R. Wilkinson and A. Dhar. 2024. Potential of biochar and humic substances for phytoremediation of trace metals in oil sands process affected water. Chemosphere DOI 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142375.

Dhar, A., K.B. Forsch and M.A. Naeth. 2022. Effects of coarse woody debris on soil temperature and water content in two reconstructed soils in reclaimed boreal forest. Soil Systems 6:62 DOI 10.3390/soilsystems6030062.

Shaughnessy, B.E., A. Dhar and M.A. Naeth. 2021. Natural recovery of vegetation on reclamation stockpiles after 26 to 34 years. Ecoscience 29:55-67 DOI 10.1080/11956860.2021.1943931.

Forsch, K.B., A. Dhar and M.A. Naeth. 2021. Effects of woody debris and cover soil types on soil properties and vegetation four-five years after oil sands reclamation. Restoration Ecology DOI 10.1111/rec.13420.

Luna Wolter, G.L., A. Dhar and M.A. Naeth. Response of three native grass species on dry tailings reclamation substrate amended with petroleum coke. Journal of Environmental Quality DOI 10.1002/jeq2.20204.

Nzediegwu, C., S.X. Chang and M.A. Naeth. 2021. Lead (II) adsorption on microwave-pyrolyzed biochars and hydrochars depends on feedstock type and production temperature. Journal of Hazardous Materials 412:125255 DOI 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.125255.

Dhar, A., P.G. Comeau, M.A. Naeth and R. Vassov. 2020. Early boreal forest understory plant community development in reclaimed oil sands. Ecological Engineering 158:106014 DOI 10.1016/j.ecoleng.2020.106014.

Wang, S., J. Kwak, M. Shahinoor Islam, M.A. Naeth, M. Gamal El-Din and S.X. Chang. 2020. Biochar surface complexation and Ni(II), Cu(II), and Cd(II) adsorption in aqueous solutions depend on feedstock type. Science of the Total Environment DOI 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.136538.

Dhar, A., P.G. Comeau, M.A. Naeth, B. Pinno and R. Vassov. 2019. Plant community development following reclamation of oil sands mines using four cover soil types in northern Alberta. Restoration Ecology DOI 10.1111/rec.13039.

Kwak, J., S. Islam, S. Wang, S. Ashagre Messele, M.A Naeth, M. Gamal El-Din and S.X. Chang. 2019. Biochar properties and lead (II) adsorption capacity depend on feedstock type, pyrolysis temperature, and steam activation. Chemosphere 231:393-404 DOI 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.05.128.

Boldt-Burisch, K.M., M.A. Naeth, B.U. Schneider, B. Schneider and R.F. Hüttl. 2018. Plant growth and arbuscular mycorrhizae development in oil sands processing by-products. Science of the Total Environment 621:30-39 DOI 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2017.11.188.

Dhar, A., P.G. Comeau, J. Karst , B.D. Pinno, S.X. Chang, M.A. Naeth, R. Vassov and C. Bampfylde. 2018. Plant community development following reclamation of oil sands mine sites in the boreal forest: a review. Environmental Reviews 26:286-298 DOI 10.1139/er-2017-0091.

Kwak, J., M.A. Naeth and S.X. Chang. 2018. Microbial activities and gross nitrogen transformation unaffected by ten year nitrogen and sulfur addition. Soil Biology and Biochemistry 82:362-370 DOI 10.2136/sssaj2017.11.0384.

Kwak, J., S.X. Chang and M.A. Naeth. 2018. Eleven years of simulated deposition of nitrogen but not sulfur changed species composition and diversity in the herb stratum in a boreal forest in western Canada. Forest Ecology and Management 412:1-8 DOI 10.1016/j.foreco.2018.01.049.

Kwak, J., S.X. Chang, M.A. Naeth and W. Schaaf. 2016. Coarse woody debris effects on greenhouse gas emission rates in reclaimed oil sands depend on cover soil type. Applied Soil Ecology 100:124-134 DOI 10.1016/j.apsoil.2015.12.006.

Kwak, J., S.X. Chang, M.A. Naeth and W. Schaaf. 2016. Nitrogen transformation rates are affected by cover soil type but not coarse woody debris application in reclaimed oil sands soils. Restoration Ecology 24:505-516 DOI 10.1111/rec.12344.

Jamro, G.M., S.X. Chang, M.A. Naeth, M. Duan and J. House. 2015. Fine root dynamics in lodgepole pine and white spruce stands along productivity gradients in reclaimed oil sands sites. Ecology and Evolution 5:4655-4670 DOI 10.1002/ece3.1742.

Kwak, J., S.X. Chang, M.A. Naeth and W. Schaaf. Coarse woody debris increases microbial community functional diversity but not enzyme activities in reclaimed oil sands soils. PLoS ONE 10:e0143857 DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0143857.

Kwak, J., S.X. Chang, M.A. Naeth and W. Schaaf. 2015. Coarse woody debris extract decreases nitrogen availability in two reclaimed oil sands soils in Canada. Ecological Engineering 84:13-21 DOI 10.1016/j.ecoleng.2015.07.012.

Luna Wolter, G.L. and M.A. Naeth. 2014. Dry mature fine tailings as oil sands reclamation substrates for three native grasses. Journal of Environmental Quality 43:1510-1516 DOI 10.2134/jeq2013.10.0415.

Jamro, G.M., S.X. Chang and M.A. Naeth. 2014. Organic capping type affected nitrogen availability and associated enzyme activities in reconstructed oil sands soils in Alberta, Canada. Ecological Engineering 73:92-101 DOI 10.1016/j.ecoleng.2014.09.005.

Brown, R.L. and M.A. Naeth. 2014. Woody debris amendment enhances reclamation after oil sands mining in Alberta, Canada. Restoration Ecology 22:40-48 DOI 10.1111/rec.12029.

Hrudey, S.E., M.A. Naeth, R. Therrien, G. Van Der Kraak, P. Gosselin, A. Plourde and Z. Xu. 2013 Response to Timoney critique of Royal Society of Canada expert panel on oil sands. Environmental Science and Technology 46:4257-4258 DOI 10.1021/es300858k.

Naeth, M.A., D.S. Chanasyk and T.D. Burgers. 2011. Vegetation and soil water interactions on a tailings sand storage facility in the Athabasca oil sands region of Alberta Canada. Physics and Chemistry of the Earth 36:19-30 DOI 10.1016/j.pce.2010.10.003.

Gosselin, P., S.E. Hrudey, M.A. Naeth, A. Plourde, R. Therrien, G. Van Der Kraak and Z. Xu. 2010. The Royal Society of Canada expert panel: environmental and health impacts of Canada's oil sands industry report. 438 pp.

Mackenzie, D.D. and M.A. Naeth. 2010. The role of the forest soil propagule bank in assisted natural recovery after oil sands mining. Restoration Ecology 17:1061-2971 DOI 10.1111/j.1526-100X.2008.00500.x.

Moskal, T.D., L. Leskiw, M.A. Naeth and D.S. Chanasyk. 2001. Effect of organic carbon (peat) on moisture retention of peat:mineral mixes. Canadian Journal of Soil Science 81:205-211 DOI 10.4141/S00-011.

Books And Book Chapters

Mackenzie, D.D. and M.A. Naeth. 2007. Assisted natural recovery using a forest soil propagule bank in the Athabasca Oil Sands. Region. Seeds: Biology, Development and Ecology. Editors S.W. Adkins, S. Ashmore and S.C. Navre. CABI, Wallingford, United Kingdom. Pp. 374-382. Invited book chapter.

PhD Dissertations

Jamro, G. M. 2016. Soil biogeochemical processes and fine root dynamics of vegetation in LFH mineral soil mix and peat mineral soil mix organic capping materials used for oil sands reclamation. 141 pp.

Kwak, J. 2015. Coarse woody debris effects on biogeochemistry in two reconstructed soils in the Athabasca oil sands region in Alberta, Canada. 133 pp.

MacKenzie, D.D. 2012. Oil sand mine reclamation using boreal forest surface soil (LFH) in northern Alberta. 240 pp.

MSc Theses

Forsch, K.B. 2014. Oil sands reclamation using woody debris with LFH mineral soil mix and peat mineral soil mix cover soils: impacts on select soil and vegetation properties. 118 pp.

Archibald, H.A. 2013. Early ecosystem genesis using LFH and peat amendments on Athabasca oil sands reclamation. 361 pp.

Luna Wolter, G.L. 2012. Development of reclamation substrates for Alberta oil sands using mature fine tailings and coke. 124 pp.

Brown, R.L. 2010. Use of woody debris as an amendment for soil reclamation after oil sands mining. 138 pp.

Shaughnessy, B.E. 2010. Natural recovery of upland boreal forest vegetation on a hummocky peat-mineral mix substrate in the Athabasca oil sands region, Alberta. 158 pp.

Mackenzie, D.D. 2006. Assisted natural recovery using a forest soil propagule bank in the Athabasca oil sands region. 140 pp.

Burgers, T.D. 2005. Reclamation of an oil sands tailings storage facility: vegetation and soil interactions. 149 pp.

Moskal, T.D. 1999. Moisture characteristics of coarse textured soils and peat:mineral mixes. 149 pp.

Pipelines and Well Sites

Refereed Journal Articles

Ostermann, D.K., A. Dhar and M.A. Naeth. 2023. Impact of grazing and right-of-way zone on native rangeland 12 years after pipeline construction in southern Alberta. Ecoscience DOI 10.1080/11956860.2023.2293259.

Henderson, S., A. Dhar and M.A. Naeth. 2023. Reclamation of hydrocarbon contaminated soils using soil amendments and native plant species. Resources 12:130 DOI 10.3390/resources12110130.

Naeth, M.A., A. Dhar, and S. Wilkinson. 2023. Recovery of dry mixed grass prairie well sites 15 years after reclamation. Ecological Engineering 194:107025 DOI 10.1016/j.ecoleng.2023.107025.

Elsinger, M.E., A. Dhar and M.A. Naeth. 2022. Plains rough fescue grassland restoration using natural regeneration after pipeline disturbances. Restoration Ecology DOI 10.1111/rec.13703.

Soulodre, E.M.J., A. Dhar and M.A. Naeth. 2022. Plant community development trends on mixed grass prairie well sites 5 years after reclamation. Ecological Engineering 179:106635 DOI 10.1016/j.ecoleng.2022.106635.

Elsinger, M.E., A. Dhar and M.A. Naeth. 2021. Recovery of plains rough fescue grassland on reclaimed well sites. Journal for Nature Conservation 66:156122 DOI 10.1016/j.jnc.2021.126122.

Soulodre, E.M.J., A. Dhar and M.A. Naeth. 2021. Mixed-prairie well site reclamation with natural recovery, seeding, and grazing. Rangeland Ecology and Management 70:208-216 DOI 10.1016/j.rama.2021.09.002

Bork, E.W., T.J. Osko, L.A. Frerichs and M.A. Naeth. 2020. Low soil disturbance during boreal forest well site development enhances vegetation recovery after 10 years. Forest Ecology & Management DOI 10.1016/j.foreco.2020.118849.

Naeth, M.A., D.A. Locky, S.R. Wilkinson, C.L. Bryks, C.H. Low and M.R. Nannt. 2020. Influence of pipeline and environmental factors on the endangered plant, Halimolobos virgata (Nutt.) O.E. Schultz over ten years. Botany DOI 10.1139/cjb-2020-0026.

Naeth, M.A., D.A. Locky, S.R. Wilkinson, M.R. Nannt, C.L. Bryks and C.H. Low. 2020. Pipeline impacts and recovery of dry mixed-grass prairie soil and plant communities. Rangeland Ecology & Management 73:619-628 DOI 10.1016/j.rama.2020.06.003.

Frerichs, L.A., E. Bork, T. Osko and M.A. Naeth. 2017. Effects of boreal well site reclamation practices on long-term planted spruce and deciduous tree regeneration. Forests DOI 10.3390/f8060201.

Desserud, P.A. and M.A. Naeth. 2013. Natural recovery of rough fescue (Festuca hallii (Vasey) Piper) grassland after disturbance by pipeline construction in central Alberta, Canada. Natural Areas Journal 33:91-98 DOI 10.3375/043.033.0111.

Desserud, P.A. and M.A. Naeth. 2012. An unexpected response of a bunch grass (rough fescue) to arbuscular mycorrhizae fungi. Ecological Restoration 30:165-168 DOI 10.3368/er.30.3.165.

Desserud, P.A. and M.A. Naeth. 2011. Promising results restoring grassland disturbances with native hay. Ecological Restoration 29:215-219 DOI 10.3368/er.29.3.215.

Desserud, P.A. and M.A. Naeth. 2010. Smooth brome: an unexpected response to straw-amended soil. Ecological Restoration 28:133-135 DOI 10.3368/er.28.2.133.

Hammermeister, A.M., M.A. Naeth, J.J. Schoenau and V.O. Biederbeck. 2003. Soil and plant response to wellsite rehabilitation on native prairie in southeastern Alberta, Canada. Canadian Journal of Soil Science 83:502-519 DOI 10.4141/S03-030.

Naeth, M.A., D.S. Chanasyk, W.B. McGill and A.W. Bailey. 1993. Soil temperature regime in mixed prairie rangeland after pipeline construction and operation. Canadian Agricultural Engineering 35:89-95.

Naeth, M.A., D.S. Chanasyk, W.B. McGill, A.W. Bailey and R.T. Hardin. 1988. Changes in soil water regime after pipeline construction in solonetzic native rangeland. Canadian Journal of Soil Science 68:603-610 DOI 10.4141/cjss88-058.

Naeth, M.A., W.B. McGill and A.W. Bailey. 1987. Persistence of changes in selected soil chemical and physical properties after pipeline installation in solonetzic native rangeland. Canadian Journal of Soil Science 67:747-763 DOI 10.4141/cjss87-073.

PhD Dissertations

Desserud, P.A. 2011. Rough fescue (Festuca hallii) ecology and restoration in central Alberta. 197 pp.

Hammermeister, A.M. 2001. An ecological analysis of prairie rehabilitation on petroleum wellsites in southeastern Alberta. 121 pp.

MSc Theses

Bony, L. 2020. Salt affected soils and their relationships with plant communities on reclamation well sites. 96 pp.

Frerichs, L.A. 2017. Decadal assessment of successional development on reclaimed upland boreal well sites. 157 pp.

Low, C.H. 2016. Impacts of a six year old pipeline right of way on Halimolobos virgata (Nutt.) O.E. Schulz (slender mouse ear cress), native dry mixedgrass prairie uplands, and wetlands. 154 pp.

Nannt, M.R. 2014. Impacts of distance to pipeline disturbance on mixed grass prairie and Halimolobos virgata (Nutt.) O.E. Schulz (slender mouse ear cress). 217 pp.

Nemirsky, C.L. 2011. Prairie plant species at risk in southern Alberta: identification of critical habitat at the microsite level for Halimolobos virgata (Nutt.) O.E. Schulz and determination of set back distance between pipeline disturbance and Halimolobos Virgata and Cryptantha Minima Rydb. 191 pp.

Cartier, S.B. 2010. Early stages of calcareous soil reclamation along the TMX-Anchor loop pipeline in Jasper National Park. 119 pp.

Elsinger, M.E. 2009. Reclamation status of plains rough fescue grasslands at Rumsey Block in central Alberta, Canada after oil and gas well site and pipeline disturbances. 232 pp.

Salisbury, B.S. 2004. Natural recovery versus seeding on a pipeline right-of-way in a boreal mixedwood forest in central Alberta. 124 pp.

Wruck, G.W. 2004. Revegetation and spatial pattern of pipeline reclamation in sandhills of Alberta aspen parkland. 129 pp.

Ostermann, D.K. 2001. Revegetation assessment of a twelve year old pipeline on native rangeland in southern Alberta. 121 pp.

Petherbridge, W.L. 2000. Sod salvage and minimal disturbance pipeline reclamation: implications for native prairie restoration. 215 pp.

Pits and Quarries

Rangelands and Agriculture

Refereed Journal Articles

Brown, D.J., A. Dhar and M.A. Naeth. 2024. Management impacts on non-native smooth brome (Bromus inermis Leyss.) control in a native fescue grassland in Canada. Land 13:1142 DOI 10.3390/land13081142.

Mapfumo, E., V.S. Baron, R. Lemke, M.A. Naeth, D.S. Chanasyk and C. Dick. 2023. Management impacts on organic carbon under continuous perennial grass, perennial grass-legume mixture, and annual cereals on a thick black chernozemic soil. Canadian Journal of Soil Science DOI 10.1139/CJSS-2023-0041.

Ostermann, D.K., A. Dhar and M.A. Naeth. 2023. Native and dry land pasture seed mixes impact revegetation 12 years after pipeline construction in southern Alberta. Land 12 DOI 10.3390/land12040921.

Naeth, M.A., A. Dhar and S.R. Wilkinson. 2023. Recovery of native dry mixed grass prairie well sites 15 years after reclamation. Ecological Engineering 194 DOI 10.1016/j.ecolenj.2023.107025.

Naeth, M.A., A.C. Fernández, F.P.O. Mollard, L. Yao, S.R. Wilkinson and Z. Jiao. 2018. Enriched topopgraphic microsites for improved native grass and forb establishment in reclamation. Rangeland Ecology & Management 71:12-18 DOI 10.1016/j.rama.2017.08.004.

Kreuter, U.P., A.D. Iwaasa, G.L. Theodori, R.J. Ansley, R.B. Jackson, L.G. Fraser, M.A. Naeth, S. McGillivray and E.G. Moya. 2016. State of knowledge about energy development impacts on North American rangelands: An integrative approach. Journal of Environmental Management 180:1-9 DOI 10.1016/j.jenvman.2016.05.007.

Mollard, F.P.O., M.A. Naeth and A.C. Cohen-Fernández. 2016. Mulch amendment facilitates early revegetation development on an abandoned field in northern mixed grass prairies of North America. Ecological Engineering 97:284-291 DOI 10.1016/j.ecoleng.2016.10.004.

Mollard, F.P.O. and M.A. Naeth. 2015. Germination sensitivities to water potential among co-existing C3 and C4 grasses of cool semi-arid prairie grasslands. Plant Biology 17:583-587 DOI 10.1111/plb.12292.

Desserud, P.A. and M.A. Naeth. 2014. Predicting grassland recovery with a state and transition model in a natural area, central Alberta, Canada. Natural Areas Journal 34:429-442 DOI 10.3375/043.034.0405.

Mollard, F.P.O., M.A. Naeth and A.C. Cohen-Fernández. 2014. Impacts of mulch on prairie seedling establishment: facilitative to inhibitory effects. Ecological Engineering 64:377-384 DOI 10.1016/j.ecoleng.2014.01.012.

Mollard, F.P.O. and M.A. Naeth. 2014. Photoinhibition of germination in grass seed – implications for prairie revegetation. Journal of Environmental Management 142:1-9 DOI 10.1016/j.jenvman.2014.04.007.

Desserud, P.A. and M.A. Naeth. 2013. Promising results in central Alberta with rough fescue (Festuca hallii) seeding following disturbance. Native Plants Journal 14:25-32 DOI 10.3368/npj.14.1.25.

Bradshaw, D.L, D.S. Chanasyk, V.S. Baron and M.A. Naeth. 2007. Soil water regimes of annual and perennial forages during drought years in the aspen parkland ecoregion of Alberta. Canadian Journal of Soil Science 87:523-533 DOI 10.4141/CJSS07007.

Donkor, N.T., R.J. Hudson, D.S. Chanasyk and M.A. Naeth. 2006. Quantification and simulation of grazing impacts on soil water in boreal grasslands. Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science 192:192-200 DOI 10.1111/j.1439-037X.2006.00208.x.

Henderson, D.C. and M.A. Naeth. 2005. Multi-scale impacts of crested wheatgrass invasion in mixed-grass prairie. Biological Invasions 7:639-650 DOI 10.1007/s10530-004-6669-x.

Wilkinson, S.R., M.A. Naeth and F.K.A. Schmeigelow. 2005. Tropical forest restoration in Galapagos National Park: application of a state-transition model. Ecology and Society 10:28 [online] URL: http://www.ecologyandsociety.org/vol10/iss1/art28/.

Chanasyk, D.S., E. Mapfumo, W.D. Willms and M.A. Naeth. 2004. Quantification and simulation of soil water on grazed fescue watersheds. Journal of Range Management 57:169-177 DOI 10.2111/1551-5028(2004)057[0169:QASOSW]2.0.CO;2.

Henderson, D.C., B.H. Ellert and M.A. Naeth. 2004. Grazing and soil carbon along a gradient of Alberta rangelands. Journal of Range Management 57:402-410 DOI 10.2111/1551-5028(2004)057[0402:GASCAA]2.0.CO;2.

Henderson, D.C., B.H. Ellert and M.A. Naeth. 2004. Utility of 13C for ecosystem carbon turnover estimation in grazed mixed grass prairie. Geoderma 119:219-231 DOI 10.1016/j.geoderma.2003.08.001.

Baron, V.S., E. Mapfumo, C. Dick, M.A. Naeth, E.K. Okine and D.S. Chanasyk. 2002. Grazing intensity impacts on pasture carbon and nitrogen flow. Journal of Range Management 55:535-541 DOI 10.2307/4003996.

Donkor, N.T., J.V. Gedir, R.J. Hudson, E.W. Bork, D.S. Chanasyk and M.A. Naeth. 2002. Impacts of grazing systems on soil compaction and pasture production in Alberta. Canadian Journal of Soil Science 82:1-8 DOI 10.4141/S01-008.

Mapfumo, E., M.A. Naeth, V.S. Baron, C. Dick and D.S. Chanasyk. 2002. Grazing impacts on litter and roots: annual versus perennial forages. Journal of Range Management 55:16-22 DOI 10.2458/azu_jrm_v55i1_mapfumo.

Mathison, M.N., D.S. Chanasyk and M.A. Naeth. 2002. Longevity of deep ripping effects on solonetzic and associated soils. Canadian Journal Of Soil Science 82:259-264 DOI 10.4141/S01-049.

Baron, V.S., C. Dick, E. Mapfumo, S.S. Malhi, M.A. Naeth and D.S. Chanasyk. 2001. Grazing impacts on soil nitrogen and phosphorus under parkland pastures. Journal Of Range Management 54:704-710 DOI 10.2458/azu_jrm_v54i6_baron.

Harker, K.N., V.S. Baron, D.S. Chanasyk, M.A. Naeth and F.C. Stevenson. 2000. Grazing intensity effects on weed populations in annual and perennial pasture systems. Weed Science 48:231-238 DOI 10.1614/0043-1745(2000)048[0231:GIEOWP]2.0.CO;2.

Mapfumo, E., V.S. Baron, M.A. Naeth and D.S. Chanasyk. 2000. Grazing impacts on selected soil parameters under short term forage sequences. Journal of Range Management 53:466-470 DOI 10.2458/azu_jrm_v53i5_mapfumo.

Twerdoff, D.A., D.S. Chanasyk, M.A. Naeth, V.S. Baron and E. Mapfumo. 2000. Soil water regimes of rotationally grazed perennial and annual forages. Canadian Journal of Soil Science 79:627-637 DOI 10.4141/S99-027.

Mapfumo, E., D.S. Chanasyk, M.A. Naeth and V.S. Baron. 1999. Soil compaction under grazing of annual and perennial forages. Canadian Journal of Soil Science 79:191-199 DOI 10.4141/S97-100.

Mapfumo, E., D.S. Chanasyk, M.A. Naeth and V.S. Baron. 1999. Forage growth and yield components as influenced by subsurface compaction. Agronomy Journal 90:805-812 DOI 10.2134/agronj1998.00021962009000060015x.

Twerdoff, D.A., D.S. Chanasyk, E. Mapfumo, M.A. Naeth and V.S. Baron. 1999. Impacts of forage grazing and cultivation on near-surface relative compaction. Canadian Journal of Soil Science 79:465-471 DOI 10.4141/S98-076.

Gill, S.I., M.A. Naeth, D.S. Chanasyk and V.S. Baron. 1998. Runoff and sediment from snowmelt and rainfall as influenced by forage and grazing. Canadian Journal of Soil Science 78:699-706 DOI 10.4141/S97-067.

Naeth, M.A. and D.S. Chanasyk. 1996. Runoff and sediment yield under grazing in foothills fescue grasslands of Alberta. Water Resources Bulletin 32:89-95 DOI 10.1111/j.1752-1688.1996.tb03436.x.

Chanasyk, D.S. and M.A. Naeth. 1995. Grazing impacts on bulk density and soil strength in the foothills fescue grasslands of Alberta, Canada. Canadian Journal of Soil Science 75:551-557 DOI 10.4141/cjss95-078.

Irving, B.D., R.L. Rutledge, A.W. Bailey, M.A. Naeth and D.S. Chanasyk. 1995. Grass utilization and grazing distribution within intensively managed fields in Central Alberta. Journal of Range Management 48:358-361 DOI 10.2307/4002489.

Naeth M.A. and D.S. Chanasyk. 1995. Grazing effects on soil water in Alberta foothills fescue grasslands. Journal of Range Management 48:523-529 DOI 10.2307/4003065.

Naeth, M.A., D.S. Chanasyk and A.W. Bailey 1991. Applicability of the Kostiakov equation to infiltration in mixed prairie and fescue grasslands. Journal of Range Management 44:18-21 DOI 10.2307/4002631.

Naeth, M.A., A.W. Bailey, D.S. Chanasyk and D.J. Pluth. 1991. Water holding capacity of litter and soil organic matter in mixed prairie and fescue grassland ecosystems of Alberta. Journal of Range Management 44:13-17 DOI 10.2307/4002630.

Naeth, M.A., A.W. Bailey, D.J. Pluth, D.S. Chanasyk and R.T. Hardin. 1991. Grazing impacts on litter and soil organic matter in mixed prairie and fescue grassland ecosystems of Alberta. Journal of Range Management 44:7-12 DOI 10.2307/4002629.

Naeth, M.A., D.S. Chanasyk, R.L. Rothwell and A.W. Bailey. 1991. Grazing impacts on soil water in mixed prairie and fescue grassland ecosystems. Canadian Journal of Soil Science 71:313-325 DOI 10.4141/cjss91-031.

Naeth, M.A., D.S. Chanasyk, R.L. Rothwell and A.W. Bailey. 1990. Grazing impacts on infiltration in mixed prairie and fescue grassland ecosystems of Alberta. Canadian Journal of Soil Science 70:593-605 DOI 10.4141/cjss90-062.

Naeth, M.A., D.J. Pluth, D.S. Chanasyk, A.W. Bailey and A.W. Fedkenheuer. 1990. Soil compacting impacts of grazing in mixed prairie and fescue grassland ecosystems of Alberta. Canadian Journal of Soil Science 70:157-167 DOI 10.4141/cjss90-018.

PhD Dissertations

Henderson, D.C. 2005. Ecology and management of crested wheatgrass invasion. 143 pp.

MSc Theses

Jiao, Z. 2015. Effects of micro sites and amendments on near surface soil temperature and volumetric water content to enhance revegetation. 99 pp.

Sherritt, D.E. 2012. Festuca hallii (vasey) Piper (plains rough fescue) and Festuca campestris rydb (foothills rough fescue) response to seed mix diversity and mycorrhizae. 84 pp.

Antill, T.M. 2009. Biology and control of Russian thistle (Salsola tragus L.) in bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis Shaw) winter ranges in montane grasslands of Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada. 164 pp.

Johnson, D.J. 2005. Pulp mill effluent irrigation for forage production. 152 pp.

Wilkinson, S.R. 2002. Management of elephant grass and restoration of moist evergreen forest in abandoned pastures, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. 137 pp.

Soloudre, E.M.J. 2001. Restoration ecology of cattle grazing on mixed prairie well sites: a hierarchical approach. 164 pp.

Henderson, D.C. 2000. Carbon storage in grazed prairie grasslands of Alberta. 138 pp.

Mathison, M.M. 2000. Longevity of deep ripping effects on solonetzic soils. 83 pp.

Brown, D.J. 1997. Smooth brome (Bromus inermis Leyss.) in foothills fescue grassland: stand characterization and the effects of cattle, sheep, mowing, glyphosate and fire. 150 pp.

Gill, S.I. 1997. Grazing effects on runoff and erosion in annual and perennial pastures in the parkland ecoregion of Alberta. 80 pp.

Dell, M.W. 1995. Select vegetative characteristics and soil physical properties of different aged russian wildrye pastures. 74 pp.

Success Indicators

Refereed Journal Articles

Ojekanmi, A., M.A. Naeth and S. Huang. 2020. Calibration and application of quality-scoring functions using soil-forest productivity relationships in land reclamation. Ecological Indicators 113:106193 DOI 10.1016/j.ecolind.2020.106193.

Boldt-Burisch, K.M. and M.A. Naeth. 2018. Root exudation of organic acids and growth of three herbaceous pioneer plants on a sterile and non-sterile, sandy, nutrient poor soil. Pedosphere 29:34-44 DOI 10.1016/S1002-0160(18)60056-6.

Mollard, F.P.O., M.A. Naeth and A.C. Cohen-Fernandez. 2016. Mulch amendment facilitates early revegetation development on an abandoned field in northern mixed grass prairies of North America. Ecological Engineering 97:284-291 DOI 10.1016/j.ecoleng.2016.10.004.

Desserud, P.A. and M.A. Naeth. 2013. Establishment of a native bunch grass and an invasive perennial on disturbed land using straw-amended soil. Journal of Environmental Management 114:540-547 DOI 10.1016/j.jenvman.2012.11.001.

Christensen, A.F., H. He, M.F. Dyck, E.L. Turner, D.S. Chanasyk, M.A. Naeth, and C. Nichol. 2013. In situ measurement of snowmelt infiltration under various topsoil cap thicknesses on a reclaimed site. Canadian Journal of Soil Science 93:497-510 DOI 10.4141/cjss2012-048.

Desserud, P.A. and M.A. Naeth. 2011. Promising results restoring grassland disturbances with native hay. Ecological Restoration 29:215-219 DOI 10.3368/er.29.3.215.

Naeth, M.A. and S.R. Wilkinson. 2008. Lichens as bioindicators of point source air pollution, Northwest Territories, Canada. Journal of Environmental Quality 37:1675-1684 DOI 10.2134/jeq2007.0090.

Hammermeister, A.M., D.S. Chanasyk and M.A. Naeth. 1998. Fly ash influences on near-surface temperature of a clay loam soil. Canadian Journal of Soil Science 78:345-350 DOI 10.4141/S97-058.

PhD Dissertations

Gardner, W.C. 2004. Copper mine tailings reclamation with biosolids. 193 pp.

MSc Theses

Steinke, L.A. 2011. Plant and soil biophysical properties for evaluating land reclamation Jasper National Park, Canada. 233 pp.

Graham, S.C. 2005. Reclamation of hydrocarbon contaminated soils in central Alberta using compost, fertilizer and native species. 100 pp.

Heidman, A.P. 2005. Bioremediation of hydrocarbon contaminated and compost amended soil: effects on microbial communities in the field. 143 pp.

Smith, R.S. 2004. Water quality indicators for cumulative environmental effects assessment in the Bow and Red Deer River basins, Alberta, Canada. 86 pp.

Fluker, M.G. 1998. Growth response of select native and introduced plant species to soil nutrient levels and interspecific competition. 269 pp.

Sale, L.Y. 1995. The use of unweathered fly ash to improve select soil physical properties and barley growth and development. 63 pp.

Other

Refereed Journal Articles

Aubin, I., E. Deschenes, K. Santala, E.J. Emilson, A. Schoonmaker, A. McIntosh, B. Bourgeois, F. Cardou, A. Dupuch, T. Handa, M. Lapointe, J. Lavigne, A. Maheu, S. Nadeau, M.A. Naeth, E. Neilson and P. Wiebe. 2024. Restoring forest ecosystem services through trait-based ecology. Environmental Reviews DOI 10.1139/er-2023-0130.

Murata, A., T. Siddique, A. Jobson, A. Kuznetsova, A. Dhar and M.A. Naeth. 2023. Remediation of chloroform in fine-textured soil using zero-valent iron. Remediation 33:111-118 DOI 10.1002/rem.21750.

Naeth, M.A., L.A. Leskiw, T. Brierly, C.J. Warren, K. Keys, K. Dlusskiy, R. Wu, G.A. Spiers, J. Laskosky, M. Krzic, G. Patterson and A. Bedard-Haughn. 2022. Revised proposed classification for human modified soils in Canada: anthroposolic order. Canadian Journal of Soil Science DOI 10.1139/CJSS-2022-0033.

Aguilar Rojas, J., A. Dhar and M.A. Naeth. 2022. Urban green spaces restoration using native forbs, site preparation and soil amendments – a case study. Land 11:498 DOI 10.3390/land11040498.

Aguilar Rojas, J., A. Dhar and M.A. Naeth. 2021. Urban naturalization for green spaces using soil tillage, herbicide application, compost amendment and native vegetation. Land 10:854 DOI 10.3390/land10080854.

Dhar, A., M.A. Naeth, P.D. Jennings and M. Gamal El-Din. 2020. Perspectives on environmental impacts and a land reclamation strategy for solar and wind energy systems. Science of the Total Environment 718:134602 DOI 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.134602.

Dhar, A., M.A. Naeth, P.D. Jennings and M. Gamal El-Din. 2020. Geothermal energy resources: potential environmental impact and land reclamation. Environmental Reviews DOI 10.1139/er-2019-0069.

Naeth, M.A. 2012. Land reclamation. Canadian Journal of Soil Science 92:1-5 DOI 10.4141/cjss2012-501.

Naeth, M.A., H.A. Archibald, C.L. Nemirsky, L.A. Leskiw, J.A. Brierley, M.D. Bock, A.J. VandenBygaart and D.S. Chanasyk. 2012. Proposed classification for human modified soils in Canada: anthroposolic order. Canadian Journal of Soil Science 92:53-66 DOI 10.4141/cjss2011-028.

Raab, T., J. Krummelbein, A. Schneider, W. Gerwin, T. Maurer and M.A. Naeth. 2012. Initial ecosystem processes as key factors of landscape development – a review. Physical Geography 33:305-343 DOI 10.2747/0272-3646.33.4.305.

Choi, Y.D., V.M. Temperton, E.B. Allen, A.P. Grootjans, M. Halassy, R.J. Hobbs, M.A. Naeth and K. Torok. 2008. Ecological restoration for future sustainability in a changing environment. Ecoscience 15:53-64 DOI 10.2980/1195-6860(2008)15[53:ERFFSI]2.0.CO;2.

Chanasyk, D.S. and M.A. Naeth. 1996. Field measurement of soil moisture using neutron probes. Canadian Journal of Soil Science 76:317-323 DOI 10.4141/cjss96-038.

Chanasyk, D.S. and M.A. Naeth. 1988. Measurement of near surface soil moisture with a hydrogenously shielded neutron probe. Canadian Journal of Soil Science 68:171-176 DOI 10.4141/cjss88-017.

Magazine Articles

Naeth, M.A. 2023. Land reclamation in a new decade: a call for action and education. Canadian Reclamation Spring/Summer 2023:73-74.

Books And Book Chapters

Naeth, M.A., P.M. Rutherford and A.M. Jobson. 2021. Soil reclamation and remediation of disturbed lands. In M. Krzic, F.L. Walley, A. Diochon, M.C. Pare and R.E. Farrell (Editors). Digging into Canadian soils: an introduction to soil science. Canadian Society of Soil Science. Pinawa Manitoba. Pp 518-531.

PhD Dissertations

Murata, A.P. 2019. Long term dynamics and potential remediation of fine textured soils and ground water contaminated with chlorinated organic compounds and salts. 182 pp.

MSc Theses

Aguilar Rojas, J. 2016. Urban naturalization for green spaces in the city of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. 122 pp.

McIntryre, N.A. 2002. Reclamation of diesel fuel contaminated sites in northern Alberta. 109 pp.

Bottorff, Q.W. 2001. Fire skips and understory plant diversity in an upper foothills-subalpine forest in northwestern Alberta. 101 pp.

Banks, T.R. 1998. Effects of land use changes on trumpeter swan (Cygnus buccinator) use of lakes in the Grande Prairie region of Alberta. 106 pp.