Erosion Control – Extreme Sites
Stabilizing the most challenging terrains with bioengineering expertise
Erosion Control – Extreme Sites
Stabilizing the most challenging terrains with bioengineering expertise
Some landscapes present extreme challenges for erosion control and revegetation: steep alpine slopes, burn scars after wildfires, or the raw surfaces of active quarries. These environments are prone to sediment loss, slope instability, and ecological degradation – and require solutions that go far beyond standard approaches.
SRBT Arsenal for Extreme Sites
We apply a wide spectrum of bioengineering methods, tailored to site-specific conditions:
- Hydroseeding & hydromulching with high mulch application rates for immediate slope coverage.
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Special Biotic Soil Media (BSM) formulations to create a fertile growing layer even on bare rock or ash deposits.Erosion control matrices (FGM/BFM) with application rates up to 550 g/m² for maximum soil adhesion.Organic and polymer tackifiers to bind loose particles on ultra-steep inclines.Helicopter-supported applications for inaccessible alpine or post-fire areas.
Minimizing Heavy Geoengineering
While geogrids and mechanically reinforced earth constructions may be necessary in extreme cases, SRBT solutions often reduce or eliminate their use:
- By applying dense BSM layers, slopes can be stabilized without large-scale reinforcement structures.
- Vegetation acts as a living stabilization system, reducing loads on mechanical structures.
- This reduces not only construction costs, but also the ecological footprint of stabilization projects.
Application Scenarios
- Alpine regions – revegetation of ski slopes, avalanche protection structures, and road embankments.
- Post-wildfire landscapes – securing burn scars against massive sediment runoff and re-establishing vegetation cover.
- Quarries and open-pit mines – stabilization of freshly exposed rock faces and waste piles.
- Steep construction slopes – minimizing sediment wash-off during infrastructure works in extreme terrain.
Advantages of SRBT Extreme Site Solutions
- Rapid coverage to prevent immediate sediment loss.
- Soil fertility creation on sterile or rocky substrates.
- Lower need for mechanical reinforcement through advanced BSM techniques.
- Scalable application methods, including helicopter seeding for inaccessible zones.
- Long-term ecological integration, turning bare rock and ash into stable, vegetated surfaces.
SRBT delivers engineered bioengineering solutions for extreme sites – protecting landscapes, infrastructure, and water resources without unnecessary reliance on heavy geoengineering.
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