Engelsberg's Bruk, Sweden

Severe contamination

Establishing large transplants in contaminated soils presents a major challenge. Under natural conditions, plants and soil microorganisms interact synergistically to restore and detoxify the environment over time. This regenerative process typically culminates in the establishment of mid- to late-successional broadleaf tree species, which reflect a mature and stabilized ecosystem.

59degrees treatment protocol

Without prior knowledge of the underlying soil environment, 26 large broadleaved trees were transplanted. These trees declined in vigour over the next 3-4 growing seasons. During 2014, 59degrees were hired to identify the underlying cause of the issue of senescing trees, and to tailor a treatment plan to ensure their full recovery.

Foliar Feed & Soil Feeding

2015, we fed the plant a rich diet of full spectrum of amino acids, important for tree nutrition and health are arginine, glutamine, asparagine, glycine, proline, and tryptophan. We cleansed the soils using bacterial and fungal inoculants.

26 trees later

A total of 26 trees were treated, achieving an impressive 96% success rate, with only one tree failing to make a full recovery. Today, these trees thrive in robust health—self-sufficient, vigorous, and adorned with exceptional leaf biomass. They stand as living proof of the healing potential of a fully functional natural system, illustrating how synergy yields vitality, while imbalance leads to decline. This pioneering project, the first of its kind for our business, continues to be expertly managed by the team at 59degrees.

59degrees Soil Architects

Make your Soil your Strongest Asset- not your weakest link.

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