Green Infrastructure
The basis of green infrastructure is biodiverse, low carbon sustainable solutions.
Salix have developed a range of nature-based solutions that sequester or lock in carbon and create low maintenance, diverse ecological networks. Advantages- Our green infrastructure projects use low carbon construction materials and installation.
- Provides soil erosion control and long-term surface stability on steep slopes and embankments.
- We work with local growers, manufacturers and suppliers to create a range of environmentally appropriate products and solutions.
- Biochar is a key component of our solutions, created from recovered and recycled organic materials which improve soil conditions whilst indefinitely locking carbon within the landscape.
- Construction programmes and costs can be greatly reduced using our nature-based solutions.
Case Studies
Erosion Management on Railway Embankment
Salix were brought in as specialist experts in erosion management at an embankment in Rodbourne.
Green Swales on Roadside
Soft engineered ‘Green Swale Grass Channel’ attenuates road run-off water, filters suspended solids, and traps hydro carbons and heavy metals, significantly imp…
M25 Road Widening
Salix were tasked with greening up a 45 degree slope consisting of 6F2 fill. The initial design was a covering of 150mm of topsoil over an area of about 8,000m2…