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Understanding of contaminated soil functionality under ecological rehabilitation

📍 Location
France, Hauts-de-France
⏰ Job Type
Full-time
📅 Posted
June 30, 2026
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Topic description

In urban areas, many communities face soil pollution. This may lead them to consider new uses for these soils, in line with their budgetary, environmental, and societal constraints and commitments. Recent laws and funding mechanisms encourage them to protect, restore, and use soils sustainably and to rehabilitate polluted soils for other uses, such as creating green spaces in the city. While still relatively uncommon, ecological rehabilitation techniques based on the use of plant species allow for the in-situ management of polluted land, preserving soil resources and providing other benefits related to the presence of vegetation cover and soil functions. Many species can thrive on polluted soils and contribute to urban greening objectives. Emerging in the market for remediation and management of contaminated sites and soils (SSP), the use of plant cover instead of conventional techniques (excavation, containment) has both benefits and potential...

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