Techniques - Salix

Salix have developed particular expertise in our specialist field.

We favour an approach that combines the best aspects of modern technology with a sensitive working with nature methodology.

Specialist plant and experienced operatives mean that we can work in sensitive environments with minimal disturbance.

We care about the environments we work in and aim to improve their biodiversity by (re)creating natural habitats and native species planting.

Erosion Control of Spillways & Flood Banks – technical document

Many manufacturers of erosion control products publish performance data, however few state the exact testing criteria that are used and the specific parameters of the testing.

Expert desilting or dredging of ponds, lakes and reservoirs

We offer comprehensive environmental support and advice for even the most sensitive silt removal projects. Truxor floating dredgers move silt ashore or to other parts of the lake using underwater pumps.

Inter-Tidal River: Bioengineering Techniques by Salix

The natural habitats of our estuaries are often missing, especially in urban areas. For example, in the Thames Estuary only around 2% of the tidal banks are now natural in profile. The absence of the soft edges – where wildlife is most abundant – impacts on the ecological recovery of our rivers and estuaries.

Truxor Hire – amphibious cutting, harvesting, silt removal machine

Salix has a Truxor DM 5000 amphibious vehicle available for hire with experienced operator. Lake desilting / dredging, weed cutting & reed harvesting.

Excellent overall performance – very approachable and offered a good sustainable solutions to rectify a significant erosion scour to the river foreshore without comprising the existing flood defence. Carried out work to agreed timescale and budget. Certainly would value their future input.

Environment Agency, Leeds

Atkins has worked with Salix on a number of projects, collaborating on design concept, trialling and implementation. We have found their experience valuable in delivering cost effective and environmentally functional solutions.

Atkins

We invited Salix to re-landscape the watercourse through a design and build project. The works to the watercourse were completed within two weeks of starting on site and, despite a number of prolonged heavy rain events both during and after the works, the pre-established coir rolls and pallets all began putting on new growth within a matter of days providing the watercourse with instant channel vegetation and protection to the toe of the banks. The VMax reinforcement used to stabilise the slopes has also prevented any erosion to the sandy soil beneath and has allowed the rapid establishment of grass which wouldn’t have otherwise been possible.

South Ribble Council

HydraCX gave an immediate impression the embankment was grassed, making it more visually pleasing to our travelling customers. The rapidity of grass growth was exceptional and it added additional strength to the slope surface.

Network Rail

Your staff are always friendly, knowledgeable and helpful and we have always been pleased with the service and the quality of the wetland plants and planting services. Technical knowledge on erosion control is also excellent. Keep up the good work!

Living Water Ecosystems Ltd

We have worked with Salix on a number of projects throughout East Anglia over the last 6 years, and we have always found them to be highly professional and competent. We have used their services as suppliers of quality wetland plants, with a traceable provenance, and as contractors to both supply and plant the wetland plants. In addition we have always relied on the technical advice and knowledge of David Holland, in particular, to help answer queries from our clients regarding wetland planting schemes we have been involved in, this is an added value part of their service, for which we are grateful.

UPM Tilhill

We used HydraCX for the first time on a Network Rail project in Chipping Campden. We wanted to establish vegetation growth as quickly as possible on a slope with poor ground conditions without the need for importing topsoil due to possession time constraints. HydraCX provided an excellent growing medium for rapid germination.

Carillion Rail