Posts Tagged ‘Erosion’
Slope Consulting Services
Ecosystems that Weave & Filter From the mountains to sea, our Pacific Northwest is one giant slope comprised of many tiny slopes. The native plant communities that root on inclines stabilize and clean the soil underneath. Strategic layering of roots can weave together substrate and strengthen the integrity of a slope, reducing erosion. These same…
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Ecosystems that Buffer & Foster Our Pacific Northwest region has stretches of shoreline: Washington State alone has around 2,700 miles! These ecosystems are very, very important to care for. Shorelines are dynamic, diverse, and ever-evolving. Healthy shorelines buffer the land from the effects of storms blown in from sea. The unique combinations of water, earth,…
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Ecosystems that Recycle & Nest Streams circulate life throughout our Pacific Northwest land- and aquascapes. One key circulatory agent are our rare and endangered salmonids. The nutrients that salmon bring from the sea are recycled in upland environments. While in streams, salmon build redds in the cool, clean waters for their eggs. Once the eggs…
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It’s all about planting in layers. The best strategy for stabilizing a slope with plants is to establish vegetation at multiple levels — plant trees, shrubs, and groundcovers. This article highlights plants that can help prevent erosion. It is part of our Species Selection Guide where we share select collections of plants based on their…
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