What is Soil Erosion?
Soil Erosion is the Denudation of the topsoil layer of the land . It contributes to soil degradation. Also, severe loss of topsoil can result from soil erosion, which can happen at an alarming rate or be a sluggish process that goes on largely unnoticed. Moreover, Loss of soil in agriculture may have negative effects on drainage systems, crop production capacity, and surface water quality. Not only those, Sinkholes may also result from soil erosion.
The most significant human activities in terms of causing erosion include intensive agriculture, deforestation, roads, acid rains, anthropogenic climate change, and urban sprawl.
Traditional Remediation and Prevention Methods for Soil Erosion
- Increase Vegetative cover over land – prevent both wind and water erosion
- Terracing
Terracing - Windbreaks
Any Modern Solutions to Soil Erosion?
Yes, Use of Coir Logs
In order to maintain and stabilize the soil along riverbanks, slopes, hillsides, and other erosion-prone areas, “COIR LOG,” a fiber-reinforced product, is used. The coconut fiber mattresses in order to offer a high level of stability and durability, coir fiber rolls are tightly packed and coated in a coir twine netting. The two components of erosion prevention coir logs are all-natural and biodegradable, making them safe for the environment.
Benefits of Coir Logs
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Biodegradable.
Coir erosion control logs are a natural solution to safeguard riverbanks because they are made from the coconut fiber.
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Use Coir Twine to Connect Several Logs.
Connecting coir logs with coir twine can extend the length of the log. Therefore, in order to create a permanent barrier and coastal erosion control wall, you can now set the coco fiber log alongside your whole bank of the river.
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High Strength Materials.
Coir is a highly resilient and entirely a natural fiber that is frequently used to control erosion.
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Creates a space for vegetation to grow.Â
When using coir erosion control logs, plant vegetation around it or even on top of it to give it natural support as it begins to take root.
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Coir Withstands Running Water.
In order to maintain bank stability, the coir erosion control log is built to withstand running water. This indicates that material may be put easily and steadily along riverbanks or stream banks.
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Long-Lasting Coir.
These logs provide the region with long-lasting support because of their dense internal packing. Therefore, this contributes to the development of a solid framework for strengthening shorelines and banks in order to extend erosion control.
Coir Log Installation
 Coco fiber log installation is a quick and easy technique that doesn’t call for any specific tools. They can be fastened to riverbanks or streambeds with the use of a biodegradable stake or wedge. Moreover, the wedges or pegs should be set on either side of the coir log if you are not using pre-drilled logs.
Stakes or wedges should be put immediately in the center of the coir log to assist hold them in place if your location needs more support. Also, the stability of the coconut coir logs will only increase if you use plants with them. In fact, to promote deep root development as the coir log biodegrades, plants can be planted near or even on top of the logs. This vegetation growth inside the region will create a natural erosion control barrier years after the coir log has biodegraded.
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