Soil erosion control by vegetation establishment

Erosion is the process of wearing away lands and structures by wind, running and falling water, by flow of water and sediment moved along by water, waves, glaciers, etc.

It can be moderated and mostly avoided by the creation of vegetative structures. Since vegetation establishment is not possible in unprotected areas, it is necessary to protect these vulnerable spots.

Old fashioned protective methods included complete soil sealing with concrete, plastics and other inorganic materials. GREENFIX developed the "soft engineering" method with blankets of organic fibres, which protect from erosive forces and enhance vegetative establishment at the same time.

GREENFIX blankets consist of a top layer of organic, decomposable natural fibres stitched to a bottom layer of seed holders and a top and bottom supporting, lightweight netting. The organic fibres gradually disintegrate and, as the mat structure disappears, the vegetative cover develops.

Seeded blankets GREENFIX is Europe's leading provider of erosion control and soil stabilisation systems. Our unmatched products and service excellence has led to the development of the bench mark Covamat plus range, which has been specifcally designed for erosion control on freshly soiled slopes and new cuttings. More...

Non-seeded blankets and meshes Eromat Erosion control blankets for total soil cover. Rockmat Erosion control blankets with upper layer of mesh for additional strength and protection. Geocoir Coir netting provides surface stability to steep and aggressive applications, such as water courses, high wind exposure, etc. Geojute Jute netting for short term vegetation establishment to steep slopes and hydroseeding applications More...

Mulchmat Type 9 Where landscape planting is required, particularly on slopes, Greenfix Mulchmats provide mulching, moisture control, non-chemical weed control, soil erosion protection and soil temperature balance in one single operation. More...

Seed mixes We stock a variety of seed mixes, including salt-tolerant mixes, for un-seeded blankets. Call us now on 01642 888693 for more information. More...

Soil Reinforcement Polytex is a unique soil reinforcement system where a layer of topsoil needs to be stabilised to prevent large scale slipping or shearing from the underlying surface. More...

Hortaflex Mulch Mats Hortaflex Mulch Mats are nonwoven and 100% based on naturally compostable fibres, namely polylactic acid (PLA). They are used for groundcovering purposes such as weed-control. More...

Watercourses A whole range of Greenfix products are used extensively for revetment protection, vegetation establishment and enhancement and watercourse reconstruction works. More...

Fixing pins & accessories Greenfix offers a comprehensive range of fixings that will cope with any problem and also manufactures non-standard pins to cover any requirement. More...