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When designed appropriately, soil bioengineering can be used on gabion retaining structures to establish vegetation, and soften the aesthetics of the solution.
The structural integrity of the retaining wall is of paramount importance, and vegetation establishment should be designed accordingly. Please see the Soil Bioengineering Manual and Brochure in the document download area for details.
Green Terramesh® systems are used for erosion control, soil reinforcement and slope stability applications. This system integrates well into natural surrounding environments.
Green Gabions® are used as revetments for erosion control or for streambank and shoreline protection. They provide immediate erosion protection and create hospitable conditions for healthy plant growth on a steepened embankment. The unit is filled with a combination of stone and soil.
Envirolog® is used as a revetment for erosion control with an angle of 45 to 60 degrees. They form a structure when all the units are connected together. The coconut fiber blanket is used to contain soil and act as a substrate for insertion of woody cuttings, bare root plants or for planting herbaceous plants. The unit is filled with a combination of stone and soil.
MacMat® provides permanent erosion protection on upland slopes, streambanks, wetland boundaries and shorelines. The mats provide a stable medium to encourage natural colonization and support healthy plant growth. The mat is a reinforced matrix designed for permanent and critical hydraulic applications. MacMat® provides sufficient strength and void space so that root systems can develop through the matrix.
Vegetated Techniques integrates living plants, structural and manufactured materials together in mutually reinforcing complimentary roles. The structural components initially protect the site mechanically and develop a stable, healthy environment for the plants to establish. This technology is useful in the protection, stabilization, mitigation and reclamation of slopes, streams, rivers, shorelines, wetlands and buffers.
Biomac® is commonly used for erosion control revetments and sediment traps. The mats provide immediate erosion control and a stable medium to support healthy plant growth. Biomac® is installed with vegetation. Eventually the coir material biodegrades and the cohesive strength of the root systems and flexible nature of the plants become the primary stabilizing and protecting element.
Waterlog is commonly used for streambank stabilization and shoreline protection on low energy flows. These components provide immediate erosion control and a stable medium to support healthy herbaceous plant growth. Eventually the coir material biodegrades and the cohesive strength of the root systems and flexible nature of the plants become the primary stabilizing element.
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