Soil Bioengineering (000035)

Overview

This course describes and demonstrates how vegetation and structures can be used together in attractive environmentally compatible and effective ways for protecting upland slopes, stream banks and shorelines. Methods and construction techniques for soil bioengineering systems on small, uncomplicated sites are covered in detail.

Objectives

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Describe basic principles and functions of small, uncomplicated soil bio-engineering systems
• Describe and construct basic soil bio-engineering techniques
• Describe common applications an recommend soil bioengineering techniques/systems for small uncomplicated site when appropriate
• Participate in the planning and design of small, simple soil bioengineering system including drawings and specifications
• Describe small, simple construction and installation aspects of soil bioengineering
• Assist in preparation of a related operations and maintenance plan
• Analyze and inventory erosion areas for possible use of soil bioengineering techniques
• Identify and recommend lists of plants to use in each soil bioengineering technique
• Plan a small sample soil bio-engineering system
• Provide description of procedures used in installing small, simple bioengineering system on selected site
• Understand how fluvial geomorphology and engineering impact soil bioengineering projects

Prerequisites

none

Duration

4 days

Target Audience

Individuals who plan, design, or install conservation practices and who anticipate they will be utilizing small, simple soil bioengineering systems or those that will be coordinating work to be done with others may attend

NEDC Contact

Stanley Sackeyfio, Training Specialist

Technical Specialists

Frank Cousins, Assistant State Conservation Engineer

David Burgdorf, Plant Materials Specialist

Enrollment

Go to AgLearn to request enrollment in Soil Bioengineering (000035).