Reclamation
Great Basin Seed specializes in seed, custom seed mixes and application solutions for disturbed and wildland reclamation. We inventory over 350 native and introduced species commonly used for reclamation throughout the US and Canada, including;
- Grasses & Grasslike species
- Forbs & Wildflowers
- Legumes
- Shrubs, Woody Plants & Trees
Above: A hydra-mulching unit flies a test run and applies seed froma helicopter. The use of this system allows access to restoration sites not possible by conventional means.
Our seed is tested at approved seed laboratories and sold with current analysis tags. Tests are conducted in state and private certified seed labs.
Above: A hydra-mulching unit flies a test run and applies seed froma helicopter. The use of this system allows access to restoration sites not possible by conventional means.
Left: "Imprinting" applied to a mine site aids soil stabilization, moisture retention, seedling establishment, survival & growth. Right: A Hydra Seeder applies a seed mix and mulching compound to a fly-ash pile in Hunting Canyon, Utah.
We have been a major seed supplier for Government and private sector projects for over 30 years. Our project resume includes:
- Open-pit and strip mine reclamation
- Abandoned Mine reclamation
- Exploratory Mine & Well reclamation
- Pipeline restoration
- Gas and Oil Well reclamation
- Road and Highway reclamation
- Wildfire prevention & reclamation
- Habitat restoration & improvement
Our customer list includes:
- Oil, Gas, & Coal Mining Industry
- Precious Metals Mining Industry
- Exploration Companies
- State Division of Oil, Gas & Mining
- Department of Transportation
- Ski Resorts
- Golf Courses
- Reclamation Specialists
- Environmental Engineers
- Landscape Architects
- Hydroseeders
- Ranchers & Farmers
- Rangeland Managers
- Wildlife & Habitat Managers
- Bureau of Land Management
- US Forest Service
- National Park Service
- US Department of Defense
- State Wildlife Agencies
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Farm Service Administration
- Nature Conservancy
- NRCS
We pride ourselves in the ability to provide solutions to a variety of needs. No two reclamation projects are the same; each requires a different application and species adapted to the site. Our partnerships with professionals gives us the flexibility to serve every customer from planning & species selection to application and evaluation.
Consulting:With over 145 years of combined experience and one of the wests most knowledgeable plant scientists, Great Basin Seed can offer consulting on any project. We help you plan your entire project from site evaluation, species selection, site preparation, application rates, post-planting care and evaluation.
Site restoration via airplane on the Henry Mountains, Utah.
Custom Seed Mixing:
Whether you are planting a single species or a mixture, we will deliver your seed exactly the way you want it. We have the seed, facilities, staff and equipment to prepare and deliver your order.
Competitive Pricing:
We've made substantial partners and alliances in our 29 years of business. Our buying power, warehouses and machinery keep costs at a minimum, which translates to competitive pricing. Many first-time customers are surprised at the saving we offer over our competitors. We welcome the chance to bid on your next project. Call 435.340.0442.
30+ Years and Counting:
2006 marks our 31st year in the seed industry. We have worked hard to maintain a "personal but professional" relationship with our customers. We are one of the oldest and most experienced seed companies in the West. Our hands-on experience, education and knowledge of site evaluation, species adaptation, site preparation, seeding techniques, site management and seed technology are at the top of the industry. Our most important asset, though, is you. Our goal is to help fill your needs. We offer good, old-fashioned customer service and the product you need to finish the job at a competitive price.
Let us quote your next job!For current bulk seed prices call Jason Stevens: 435.340.0442
or
Fax a copy of your bid to:
435.283.6872