Erosion Control

As Phase II of the Environmental Protection Agency's Policy is beginning to kick in and be policed across the country, erosion control is getting higher and higher on all development contractors' lists.

Hydro-seeding is widely recognized as a viable erosion control method. High Prairie Hydro-Seed, Inc. offers both traditional hydro-seeding and new "BFM" application options. Traditional hydroseeding is a cost efficient option for most standard erosion control and reclamation projects. However, for more challenging environments, like steep slopes, BFM (bonded fiber matrix) mulch offers the same type of erosion control protection as a blanket, with the convenience and cost savings of hydroseeding.

BFMs act like traditional wood cellulose mulch by helping to establish vegetation and promote growth, but BFM are a more specialized type of mulch which have a chemistry that makes them not dissolve in water. BFM has a chemical makeup that allows it to actually bind with the underlying soil while still allowing water to seep through for the seeds. Once it cures, the integrated binding agent in BFMs acts very much like a blanket and provides immediate protection to the seeds from erosion. The ability to simply spray apply the BFM provide several advantages:

• You can do as much or as little ground prep as you want- it makes no difference if there are rocks in the way.
  
• You can simply spray around obstacles- no cutting or staking like with mats or blankets.
  
• You can apply BFM alone or mix with seeds for a one-step process.

Please contact High Prairie Hydro-Seed, Inc. to discuss your project's erosion control needs!