Erosion Control Products

Coir Rolls and Pallets

Coir Rolls and Pallets are manufactured in the UK to any specification, depending upon specific site requirements. Coir Rolls and Pallets are an excellent technique for establishing marginal vegetation around lake edges, canals, streams and riverbanks. Coir rolls are cost effective, organic revetments that are a suitable alternative to hard revetments in many applications.

Floating Reed Islands

Floating Reed islands are bespoke portable floating refuges, which provide instant cover, habitat and protection for fish, invertebrates and mammals. The modular floating frame supports pre-established (vegetated) coir fibre plant pallets. As the pallets mature both the vegetation and root establishment provides a haven for all kinds of aquatic life, including fish, water voles, newts and invertebrates. The island's protective measures are further enhanced when fitted with a fish refuge. This meshed cage allows fish stocks in but keeps predators out

Reinforced Turf

In order to support our bioengineering techniques a pre-vegetated turf with a site specific vegetation mix can greatly enhance the success of a project, especially in areas with high energy water flows or in reinforced soil structures where plant germination and establishment can be very limited. Phoenix Amenity can grow numerous mixes of pre-established wildflower, grass and wetland mix turfs for a wide variety of applications.

Jute Netting - Soil Control

Jute mesh is one of the most favoured and cost effective environmentally friendly methods of stabilising soil on embankments. Independent trials have consistently shown that more expensive synthetic mats fail to match the environmental benefits of jute mesh as a soil stabilising method. Therefore, unless the erosion forces are harsh or vegetation difficult to establish, jute netting is the best solution for temporary surface protection.

Coir/Straw Blanket

50% coir + 50% straw (homogeneously mixed) biodegradable erosion control blanket , with or without seed. Bound with polyproplene (pp) or jute mesh. Relatively slow decomposition. For use on moderately erodible soils; gentle to steep slopes; moderately exposed locations; moderate rainfall intensity ; occasional stream flow. (Fixing pins are available).

Coir Blanket

100% coir (coconut fibre) biodegradable erosion control blanket, with or without seed. Bound with polypropylene (pp) or jute mesh. Slow decomposition. For long term protection of highly erodible soils; steep slopes; exposed locations; high intensity rainfall; high rates of water run-off; seepage flows; moderate stream flow. (Fixing pins are available).

Soil Nailing Blanket

Coir geo-compostion high strength soil stabilisation, erosion control and revegetating blanket incorporating multiple geogrids. Suitable for very steep slopes, including soil nailing applications. Available preseeded or unseeded. (Can be manufactured to specification).

Coir Netting

100% coir durable high strength mesh for dry slopes, reclamation and lining water channels. Traps and holds soil particles to build up slit or, to enable establishment of mature protective vegetation. (Fixing pins are available).

Jute Netting

100% biodegradable unbleached jute mesh for erosion control, hydroseeding and revegetating. Provides cellular seed containment and favourable microclimate for rapid seed germination and establishment of viable protective vegetation. (Fixing pins are available).

Coir Mulch Disks and Blankets

100% biodegradable needlepunched coir mulch incorporating organic binders. BonFlora provides maintenance-free environmentally friendly weed control around trees and shrubs. Working life - 3 years. (Fixing pins are available).

Advantages of Erosion Control Product Use

Erosion control products offer the following significant advantages for protecting slopes, drainage channels, stream banks, and shorelines etc:

• Prevent loss of precious topsoil to wind and water erosion.
• Provide excellent conditions for quick, healthy vegetation growth.
• Provide long-term protection for dormant seeding during winter months.
• Stabilize slopes from erosion to protect roadways and keep them safe and clean.
• Protect water quality in lakes, rivers and streams.
• Permanently reinforce the root and stem structures of vegetation.
• Easily conform to landscape features.
• Lightweight for easy handling and transportation.

A range of mild steel, wood and plastic fixing pins and timber stakes, suitable for the above products.

A complete range of geotextiles and other products including rabbit netting are also available.