Erosion Control

It is often cheaper and more environmentally friendly to use natural methods (sometimes referred to as soft engineering or bioengineering) along rivers, streams, and lakes.

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These natural methods provide many benefits, including: 

• tailoring the solution to the individual circumstances 

• reducing the impact on the local environment and blending in with the surroundings

• using less machinery than hard landscaping solutions 

• encouraging the repopulation by flora and fauna 

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Willow spiling: 

One of the most common forms of bank revetment using willow is willow spiling.  We have installed many hundreds of metres of spiling for bank stabilisation.  Where necessary, we will use other materials such as hazel, rock and stone, coir rolls and matting to combat erosion on waterside banks and to prevent and control flooding. 

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River engineering:

However, river engineering can involve more than just erosion control and JPR Environmental has also completed a wide variety of projects to control flow rates, remove obstructions and create temporary water storage lagoons.

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Flex MSE vegetated wall solution:

Flex MSE is a useful solution of installing bags along a bank to reduce slippage and erosion.  They can be installed in areas that are inaccessible and installation is often quick and efficient, typically requiring the minimum of tools.