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Seeding procedures for erosion control blankets and turf reinforcement mats

August 1st, 2023

Q: Do I seed below or above erosion control blankets (ECBs) or turf reinforcement mats (TRMs)?  A: Ouch! This is a trick question. There are different seeding procedures for ECBs and TRMs.  For ECBs, it is always better to seed first, then install the ECB. This puts the seed directly on the soil (where the […]

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GEOWEB Slope Protection System provides transmission line stabilization solution

June 1st, 2023

The GEOWEB® Soil Stabilization System (geocells) provides vegetated slope protection solution for three Appalachian Mountain transmission towers. Transmission lines are integral to supplying power to homes and businesses throughout the country. Confronted with variable terrains, geohazards, and other site complications, transmission line construction projects must contend with a wide range of complexities, including the extreme […]

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