By way of rhizomes, the plant suckers and can quickly spread to adjacent areas. Riverbanks, lakeshores, steep slopes and other susceptible terrain would benefit from the establishment of Sea Buckthorn. Planted along roadsides and as perimeter hedging, the shrub moderates the effect that wind has on eroding open fields and drifting snow. Because of Sea Buckthorn's ability to fix nitrogen and other essential minerals in the soil, it has become a popular choice for land reclamation. The wide adaptation, fast growth, strong coppicing and suckering habits coupled with efficient nitrogen fixation make Sea buckthorn particularly suitable for planting in degraded soils.
Sea buckthorn can control soil erosion and water loss effectively and aid land reclamation.
In Canada, Sea buckthorn has proven to be highly beneficial for enhancement of wildlife habitat, farmstead shelter belts, erosion control, and land reclamation.