Swanbank biosolids forestry trial

Client: Thiess Services
Scope:
Verterra staff contributed the design, implementation maintenance and analysis of the Swanbank biosolids - Forestry Research trial. Rates up to 50 tonnes per hectare were trialled.
Benefit to Client:
The collaborative trial with the site operator aimed to establish the benefits of biosolids on commercial forestry species productivity on mine spoil sites, and opportunities for beneficial re-use of biosolids.
Market Sector: Municipal and Urban
Capabilities:
- Irrigated forest & fodder crops for beneficial use of waste water
- Agricultural land productivity
- Sustainability
- Biosolids
Location: Queensland
Year: 2003 - 2004