Land Restoration: Bringing Life Back to the Desert
The Hidden Potential of Abandoned Land
Across the GCC, millions of hectares lie abandoned - former farmland destroyed by salination, overuse or poor management. These lands are written off as permanent losses. Tierris sees them differently; they're opportunities waiting for transformation.
Understanding Abandoned Land
Common Characteristics
Extreme pH (8.5-9.5) highly alkaline
Low organic matter (less than 0.2%)
High soluble BC-salts (exceeding 10 dS/m)
Calcium carbonate (50-80%) content
No soil aggregates within 20-50 cm of soil surface
Traditional Approach = Failure
Expensive irrigation, chemicals, energy
Abandonment rates (90%) still high
Cost: $100,000+ per hectare for large-scale restoration
Our Solution
The TIERRIS GENESIS™ Solution
Revolutionary Soil Transformation
Step 1: Biological Activation
Introduction of adapted microorganisms
Protected by proprietary technology
Survives extreme conditions
Step 2: Structural Improvement
Biochar integration for structure
Organic matter bulking
Aggregate formation begins
Step 3: Chemical Balance
Nutrient (N) mobilization
Salinity reduction through biology
Nutrient cycling activation
Step 4: Ecosystem Establishment
Self-sustaining biology
Continuous improvement
Minimal maintenance required
Proven Results: Al Madam Case Study
Initial Conditions (February 2023)
Location: Al Madam Desert, Sharjah
History: Abandoned farm plot due to soil salinity, sodium, alkalinity
Soil pH: 9.2
Organic matter: 0.1%
Microbial count: 97 CFU/g (extremely low)
Treatment Application
TIERRIS application: 400 liters per hectare
Carrier: 20,000 liters/hectare (compost)
Light irrigation applied
