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Ecological Restoration of Engineering Slopes in China—A Review

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  • Yifan Shen

    (College of Ecological and Environment, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China)

  • Qi Li

    (College of Ecological and Environment, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China
    State Key Laboratory of Geohazard Prevention and Geoenvironment Protection, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China)

  • Xiangjun Pei

    (College of Ecological and Environment, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China
    State Key Laboratory of Geohazard Prevention and Geoenvironment Protection, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China)

  • Renjie Wei

    (College of Ecological and Environment, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China)

  • Bingmei Yang

    (College of Environment Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China)

  • Ningfei Lei

    (College of Ecological and Environment, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China
    State Key Laboratory of Geohazard Prevention and Geoenvironment Protection, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China)

  • Xiaochao Zhang

    (College of Ecological and Environment, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China
    State Key Laboratory of Geohazard Prevention and Geoenvironment Protection, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China)

  • Daqiu Yin

    (China Huaneng Group Co., Ltd., Beijing 100031, China)

  • Shijun Wang

    (China Huaneng Group Co., Ltd., Beijing 100031, China)

  • Qizhong Tao

    (China Huaneng Group Co., Ltd., Beijing 100031, China)

Abstract

As the protection of the environment gains more public attention in China, a large number of engineering slopes, which are not conducive to the growth of vegetation and are prone to natural disasters caused by constructions, are in urgent need of restoration. Herein, we explain the theoretical basis for the ecological restoration of engineering slopes and introduce the technologies commonly used in this regard, including soil improvement, bioremediation, and ecological slope protection. The benefits and evaluation of the impact of ecological restoration of engineering slopes are also detailed. Finally, we discuss the current problems in ecological restoration and put forward some future research prospects. By summarizing the existing techniques and evaluation systems for ecological restoration, this study provides a reference for its implementation and evaluation, contributing to the long-term, stable, and rapid development of ecological restoration of engineering slopes.

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  • Yifan Shen & Qi Li & Xiangjun Pei & Renjie Wei & Bingmei Yang & Ningfei Lei & Xiaochao Zhang & Daqiu Yin & Shijun Wang & Qizhong Tao, 2023. "Ecological Restoration of Engineering Slopes in China—A Review," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(6), pages 1-17, March.
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