Simon Taurines, Ph.D.
💬 Questions? Comments? Let’s discuss!

♻️ How can we better integrate microbial ecology into restoration strategies?

🔗 Read our full study here (DOI): doi.org/10.1016/j.ap...
Redirecting
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February 20, 2025 at 1:56 PM
👩‍🔬👨‍🔬 Authors:
Simon Taurines (@drtaurines.bsky.social)
Armand Séguin
Marie Guittonny

We are excited to contribute to sustainable mining restoration in boreal ecosystems!
February 20, 2025 at 1:56 PM
🤝 This work was made possible by our amazing colleagues and partners:
🔹 #Mitacs
🔹 Mines #Agnico Eagle Limitée
🔹 #IRME #RIME
🔹 Centre d'Étude de la Forêt #CEF
🔹 Natural Resources Canada #RNCan
🔹 #URSTM - #UQAT

Thank you all!
February 20, 2025 at 1:56 PM
🙏 Huge thanks to the reviewers whose insightful comments improved our manuscript.

📖 Thanks to the #CRKN - #Elsevier agreement, our article is fully open access!

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February 20, 2025 at 1:56 PM
🌱 We studied the #rhizosphere of #pioneer trees #Pinus banksiana [ #jackpine ] & #Betula papyrifera [ #paperbirch] growing on waste rock & sand.

#RCW mulch improved microbial diversity, a key factor for #ecological #restoration in boreal environments impacted by #mining.
February 20, 2025 at 1:56 PM
🔬 Our study explores how #RamialChippedWood (RCW) can boost #microbial #communities in mining waste rock.

💡 After 5 years, we found that #RCW:
✅ Increases #bacterial richness & diversity
✅ Promotes beneficial microbes for trees
✅ Could be a promising strategy for #boreal mining site #restoration
February 20, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Many thanks to all those who supported and participated in this project.

💡 Feel free to share your comments and questions!
February 14, 2025 at 2:56 PM
🤝 Special thanks to our valued partners and colleagues: Mitacs, Mines Agnico Eagle Limitée, IRME RIME, the Centre d'Étude de la Forêt (CEF), Natural Ressources Canada (RNCan), as well as the laboratories of the Laurentian Forestry Centre (NRCan) and URSTM (UQAT).
February 14, 2025 at 2:56 PM
The toughest, since mine sites are one of the most disturbed environment on earth.
Pretty sure it could be useful! We should investigate that! :)
November 15, 2024 at 12:01 AM
I'll be happy to connect! I've been working on microorganisms interacting with trees that naturally colonize mine sites. Hopefully, my paper will soon be published in Applied Soil Ecology.
It sounds like you're working on related topics, I'm very interested to learn more!
Promoting Soil Microbial Community Development in Early Primary Succession on Waste Rock by Mulching with Ramial Chipped Wood, in a Boreal Context
The ecological restoration of mine waste rock corresponds to a context of primary succession, characterized by mineral substrates poor in organic matter and nut
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November 14, 2024 at 11:56 PM
Looking forward to connecting here to talk earth sciences, sustainable solutions, and environmental issues that impact us all! 🌍💡
November 13, 2024 at 1:45 PM
My playground? Québec’s mining landscapes and their reforestation potential! 🌲
I’m passionate about the challenges of ecosystem restoration and the processes that turn degraded sites into thriving, resilient habitats.
November 13, 2024 at 1:45 PM
Hâte d’échanger avec vous ici sur les sciences de la terre, les solutions durables et les questions environnementales qui nous touchent tous ! 🌍💡
November 13, 2024 at 1:41 PM
Mon terrain de jeu ? Les sites miniers du Québec et leur potentiel de reforestation ! 🌲
Passionné par les défis de la restauration des écosystèmes, je m’intéresse aux processus qui permettent de transformer les paysages dégradés en habitats dynamiques et résilients.
November 13, 2024 at 1:41 PM