A two hectare area of open water had extensive embankment erosion due to massive populations of Canada Geese which created public health & safety issues.
A two hectare area of open water had extensive embankment erosion due to massive populations of Canada Geese which created public health & safety issues.
Salix installed our own pre-established Coir Rolls manufactured in the UK, using UK native wetland planting from our in house nurseries in Norfolk and Gower. These Coir Rolls formed an organic living revetment.
Brushwood fascines were also installed with temporary fencing to prevent geese intruding.
Dredged material from the lake was placed behind Rock Rolls which were used under tree-lined areas with floating rafts installed around the island. Rock Rolls, brushwood and floating rafts were all manufactured by Salix.
All of which improved the habitat, biodiversity and water quality of the lake.
Geese populations were also reduced by changing the long-term maintenance of the open grass areas adjacent to the lake by encouraging longer meadow grassland. Geese don’t like eating longer coarser grasses.
Biodiversity was also improved considerably by allowing meadow grassland to establish. The Geese populations were halved within one year.
Products Used
Coir Rolls
Coir Rolls are an organic living revetment that provide erosion control and rapid vegetation establishment. Salix have developed a range of specific species mixes for use in all types of water bodies.
Pre-filled Rock Roll
Rock Rolls are a robust and permanent revetment for use around reservoirs, shorelines, lake edges, streams and river banks. They are cost-effective revetments that are suitable alternatives to rock rip rap and gabions in many scour applications.
Brushwood faggot/fascine
Salix produce a range of brushwood faggots (fascines) for use in rivers, canals and lakes. We use brushwood from sustainable sources and can supply various timber types including Ash, Hazel and Willow.
