river restoration method example
Techniques - Willow spiling

needs annotationWillow mattresses and spiling can also provide environmentally sound solutions to erosion problems by inter-twining willow strands around stakes. This ancient technique for building walls and fences works equally well as an erosion measure and the live willow will provide leaf in the summer providing a green façade.


This traditional technique provides a living revetment, the procedure, usually being carried out between November and January. When the growing season starts the willow produces leaf and provides an aesthetically pleasing natural solution to erosion control on river banks.
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