Vertical Bundle POLLUTANTS ADDRESSED: Nutrients and Organics, Sediments, Salinity
DESCRIPTION: This technique uses bundles of willow cuttings placed in vertical trenches along an eroding streambank. The willow cuttings will sprout and take root, thus stabilizing the streambank with a dense matrix of roots. LOAD REDUCTION MECHANISM: Nutrients/Organics Management- Through plant uptake Salinity Reduction- Through plant uptake Sediment Reduction – Vegetation roots will stabilize stream bank
ALTERNATIVE MANAGEMENT MEASURES: Brush Revetment Erosion Control Fabric Fibeschines/Biologs Post/Pole Plantings Seeding PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS: Generally none if installed by hand. If vertical bundles are part of an extensive stream project or if mechanical means are used, a permit under Sections 404 & 401 of the Clean Water Act may be required.
LAND USE CLASSIFICATION: Agricultural lands Grazing lands ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: Rooted willows will provide basis for the development of
Arid Southwest BMP
riparian plant communities and habitats for riparian animal species. POTENTIAL TREATMENT AREAS: Streamside
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Contact county regional flood control district.