Paragon members are actively involved in a variety of research projects and Master’s studies. Some examples include:

• Soil moisture study of natural and reclaimed sites with coarse grain texture in the oil sands
• Subsoil compaction mitigation study using compost pellets
• Soil ecology of LFH stockpiles
• Impact of pipeline right-of-ways on soil fauna
• Collembolan species as a potential food source for bears

Some of our members also teach the following training courses:

• Reclamation Criteria for Wellsites and Associated Facilities Course for Enform
• Land Capability Classification System orientation with CEMA
• Soil Ecology and Biodiversity seminars and presentaions
• University of Alberta Soils 420: Soil Formation and Landscape Processes
• University of Alberta ENCS 207: Spring Field School
• Various University of Alberta Faculty of Extension courses

Contact: Dr. Takele Zeleke, A.Ag., Leonard Leskiw, P.Ag. or Dr. Jeff Battigelli, P.Ag.

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