Radical Roots · Projects & partnerships
Native seeds. Thoughtful restoration.
Every site has its own conditions, challenges and possibilities. Our project work explores how native seed pellets can support restoration efforts, from post-fire landscapes in Quebec to native vegetation recovery in eastern Ontario.
We bring seed selection and pellet production to collaborative projects, with an emphasis on site suitability, practical fieldwork and learning through monitoring.
01 / Post-fire landscape
Seed pellets & drone fieldwork in Senneterre
Near Senneterre, Quebec, our project work explored the use of seed pellets and drone-assisted distribution in a landscape affected by wildfire. Jack pine and black spruce were used in the project.
The work connects pellet formulation with the practical demands of reaching a restoration site and distributing seed. Field visits and monitoring provide opportunities to observe site conditions and refine the approach.
Learning from the landscape
Seed delivery is one part of the process. Moisture, seed-to-soil contact, weather, competition and the needs of each species all influence what happens after distribution. Monitoring helps distinguish an initial planting effort from evidence of establishment.
This is project and fieldwork documentation. Seedling observations alone do not establish that a plant grew from a distributed pellet, and results should not be assumed to apply to every site.
02 / Native vegetation recovery
Supporting restoration at Rotary Creek
At Rotary Creek in Cornwall, Ontario, Radical Roots contributed a custom native seed mix for project work with the River Institute associated with invasive Phragmites management and native vegetation recovery.
The project mix was tailored with site conditions and relevant best management practices in mind. It includes additional species beyond our publicly listed retail mix; the complete species list and proportions remain confidential.
A mix developed for the project
A restoration mix needs to respond to the place where it will be used. Species selection considers the intended habitat, growing conditions and the wider management plan. Native seeding complements the ongoing work of managing invasive vegetation and monitoring recovery.
The process
Start with the site.
Seed pellets are a delivery tool within a wider restoration plan. Useful project conversations begin with the landscape, the goals and how progress will be assessed.
Define the conditions
Discuss location, moisture, soils, sunlight, existing vegetation, access and the goals for the site.
Choose a suitable approach
Consider appropriate native species, seed availability, pellet requirements and delivery methods alongside the project’s management plan.
Plan for follow-up
Set expectations for monitoring, document field observations and use the evidence to guide future decisions.
Let’s talk about your site
Have a restoration project in mind?
Tell us where you’re working, what you hope to establish and your timeline. We can discuss custom seed pellet production and whether our approach is suitable for your project.
