How Erosion Control Companies Should Manage Erosion

By Jeffrey Gray


Soil erosion and weathering are natural processes, which have been occurring at a relatively slow rate since the formation of the earth. If shore and stream channel erosion are left, then natural erosion of soil happens at a slow rate, bringing change to the landscape century by century. Erosion control companies play a pivotal role in curbing this degradation menace.

But the construction activities and large scale earth-moving projects have racked up the speed of soil erosion, and consequently, sedimentation of soil has gone up. Construction activities are depleting vegetation cover from the site, which results in soil degradation and speeds up the sedimentation process. If this run-off is not properly treated, the result is often serious siltation of nearby watercourses.

Grass grown through hydroseeding doesn't take longer because the mulch material triggers initial growth by providing a microenvironment that is required for seed germination. It holds the seed in place on the ground and retains moisture in the soil. The mulch material also helps regulate the impact of rain, storm water, and wide open area effect on the soil. Hydroseeding provides optimal growing conditions for the seeds, restoring the brown grass to lush green in short span of time.

There are many organizations providing such services across a wide range of locations. Whether you are running a construction project in Tea Gardens, Blue Mountains or the Sussex Inlet, there are many organizations that offer sedimentation regulation services to these locations as well as in other services. From fencing installation, waste enclosures to maintenance and repair of damage caused to the products, they offer a wide range of services designed to meet different needs of clients.

In addition to being quick and effective, hydroseeding is affordable too. In the case of the traditional method of laying down sod, you would have to hire qualified labor and pay to them for preparing the ground. And, if the process fails, you might have to repeat the whole process and incur additional cost. Hydroseeding, on the contrary, is cost-effective and you can rest assured of getting deep green grass.

Methods might include the use of water and chemicals to prevent the soil from becoming airborne, and the use of catchment devices which help to stop it from moving into the water. Soil contains to these methods can be retained by the company to be replaced after the end of the project. There should be loss at any given instance.

Silt socks are also very efficient in capturing storm water that contains sediment. They are placed throughout the location at low points. They are kept at the location until the affected areas of the site are stabilized, often till the end of the project.

Straw bale bags are attached and placed along the perimeter of a site. They help in filtering through storm water and capturing sediment. They are most effective when the flow of urban runoff is low and steady. You can also use safety barriers, windblown waste containers, sandbags, drop gates, and other techniques and products to capture sediment and allow the storm water to seep through.




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