As we become more and more aware of the dangers of soil erosion, soil bioengineers are exploring different avenues to identify solutions that will help limit its destruction.
In recent years, we’ve been able to discover numerous solutions that can nullify the dangers of soil erosion without adversely affecting the ecosystem.
Here are three ingenious solutions that pose no threat to the environment and can effectively stop soil erosion.
1. Planting Shrubs:
Owing to its lightweight, bare soil can easily be swept away by relatively strong wind and water currents. However, an effective method of preventing bare soil from getting displaced is by planting grass and shrubs.
It’s a well-known fact that plant roots need this nutrient-rich bare soil to survive so they effectively hold it in place. Furthermore, the leaves of small plants shield the soil from rainfall which prevents raindrops from colliding with the bare soil directly and, in turn, limit erosion.
That being said, it’s worth mentioning that this only works for flat surfaces. So, if your vegetation is on a steep slope, plants and shrubs will provide inadequate cover and leave your plantation exposed to the dangers of this natural phenomenon.
2. Building Retaining Walls:
Retaining walls have surged in popularity as a preventive measure in the fight against soil erosion mainly because of their simplicity. As an eroded slope will continue to erode until stabilizes and finds a flat (lower surface).
However, if the aptly named retaining walls are used, they can effectively hold the soil in place and prevent further degradation of the slope. In its essence, a retaining wall slows down the erosion of the soil until small plants and shrubs can grow which will further aid in limiting soil erosion.
The latest research on the subject matter shows that retaining walls inclined at an angle of 2% cab limit soil erosion without causing water to pool at the bottom. This prevents the structural integrity of the retaining wall from getting compromised and means that this is a long-term soil erosion solution.
3. Coir Wattles and Logs:
While retaining walls do a great job at limiting soil erosion, they leave much to be desired as far as sediment control and soil enrichment are concerned. It’s because of this that countless landowners have resorted to coir wattles and coir logs to counter the dangers of soil erosion.
Unlike these walls that require a lot of repair and maintenance with time, GeoNatural coir wattles and coir logs are a relatively simple solution. They can easily be installed on plantations, stream-banks, and riverbanks, etc. in a matter of minutes and require zero maintenance whatsoever.
Furthermore, GeoNatural coir wattles and coir logs are completely biodegradable (which means they automatically disintegrate at the end of their life cycle) and end up enriching the bare soil with nutrients once they breakdown, making them by far the best protective measure as far as soil erosion is concerned.
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