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Frequently Asked Questions About Ecological Revitalization of Superfund Sites

This fact sheet, the first in a series on ecological revitalization, addresses many frequently asked questions about ecological revitalization and revegetation of Superfund sites. The information in this fact sheet is intended for EPA site managers, state agency site managers, consultants, and others interested in restoring disturbed sites. Various information sources used to prepare this fact sheet are listed at the end. This document can also be accessed at http://semspub.epa.gov/src/document/HQ/134339.

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