Ecological revitalization is the process of returning a contaminated site to more natural conditions, similar to what existed before the property was disturbed. Industrial, commercial, mining and other uses of a property can contaminate soil, displace plants and animals, and disrupt the ways these organisms interact with each other and their environment. Revitalizing land into a meadow, forest or wetland can recreate habitats and other natural characteristics of the area. This process can give new life to a community through the creation of a new park, natural recreational area or nature preserve.