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Victoria’s economic growth and development cleared 66% of its native vegetation. Industrial advancements, urban expansion, and agricultural activities had been disturbing the fertile landscapes of the state. To a great degree, depletion occurs even in the natural vegetation that covers historical lands.
The alteration of the ecosystem to improve its productivity causes a change in the soil’s hydrology. This modification exposes the ground to the harmful effects of arid conditions, strong winds, and heavy rainfall. Ultimately, soil erosion occurs.
When Victoria’s unpleasant climate meets these disturbed lands, the environmental encounter places the community at high risk for disasters and severe ecosystem damage.
It is a known fact that Victoria experiences a diverse climate.
When prolonged hot and dry seasons occur, these periods of extended drought result in the devastation of many farming communities. The high temperature accompanied by severely low humidity causes dust storms and bushfires to break out more frequently.
Circumstances like dust storms and bushfires produce parched soils, affecting salinity and the decline of soil structure quality. Erosion of different types occurs in these kinds of soil conditions.
Tunnel erosion is just one example. When tunnel erosion occurs, channels and tunnels develop beneath the surface, disrupting the soil and significantly reducing its capability to hold water.
Also, when the rainy season finally arrives, it often comes with a price. Strong winds often meet with major rain storms or thunderstorms, producing a downspout of red and muddy rain. Since the soil is already too dry to absorb too much water in a short time, the rushing water easily erodes the topsoil.
Meanwhile, sheet erosion occurs when raindrops or flowing surface water remove the surface soil. Without the topsoil, plants cannot grow as much. In effect, it causes a compromise in sustainability.
Another type of erosion that can take place is stream bank erosion. In lands where there is no protective vegetation, streams of water cut deeper and wider channels. What results is an increase in sediments in the stream, and the turbidity becomes high enough to damage bridges and roads.
A straightforward solution is to maintain a vegetative cover for the soil. It could relieve Victoria of the devastating effects of soil erosion.
As part of its anti-erosion efforts, the Department of Sustainability and Development of Victoria has developed a framework for action in the state’s native vegetation management.
The same institution also developed a set of guidelines for revegetation aimed at rehabilitating formerly cleared areas. This set of policies requires landowners or landholders to meet these minimum standards. They must plant a locally indigenous species and achieve 10-year plant density targets.
Although the state has already made significant progress in its actions to enhance and protect natural vegetation, there is still a need to do more. Victoria loses an estimated amount of 2,500 hectares of land a year.
Thus, the locals need to increase their efforts for revegetation. There should be an implementation of more sustainable and long-term solutions to address the issues that Victoria faces.
Here is where Erizon comes to help.
For over 25 years, Erizon has been providing the best revegetation solutions all over Australia. We offer hydromulching — a high-quality and time-tested revegetation method.
We have two types of hydromulching procedures, each dependent on the site’s climate and soil conditions. Our team of soil scientists and experts developed these methods to provide our clients with eco-friendly and long-lasting erosion control.
Erizon’s Hydraulic Growth Mediums (Hydromulching HGM) is a one-step process suitable for all climate types and applies to various surfaces and seedbeds.
It features the ability to hold up to 50% more moisture to reduce water requirements. Our engineers designed HGM to support faster vegetation growth and minimise erosion.
HGM utilises the advantages of combining effective soil conditioners and fertilisers with hygroscopic mulch fibres, binders, and soil stabilisers. Then, water acts as a carrier to spray seed, fertiliser, binder, cellulosic mulch, and tracking dye onto the seedbed.
Hydromulching BFM (Bonded Fibre Matrix) involves a two-step application process. Erizon recommends it for revegetating steep slopes and areas prone to heavy rainfall.
The bonded fibre matrix is a heavy-growth medium designed to provide a better hydromulching solution for all terrain types. BFM enhances plant growth and stabilises steep slopes. For up to 18 months, it provides a complete soil surface cover to protect it from erosion.
The first step of the BFM method involves applying a combination of water, seed, and amelioration to the surface to guarantee seed-to-soil contact. The second step involves spraying the cellulosic mulch, proprietary binder, and tackifier. Overall, the two-step process will ensure effectiveness against erosion.
Furthermore, when the BFM’s viscous bonding agent dries up, it forms a protective skin all over the treated surface. This soil cover can remain potent for 6-12 months.
Overall, Erizon’s proven scientific applications and procedures guarantee that the client’s site gets the best hydromulching solution that brings positive results.
Erizon has consistently provided exceptional revegetation and hydromulching solutions in Victoria and all of Australia. Our excellent services have proven to be unmatched over the years.
Because we believe in the preservation of our ecosystem, we offer environment-friendly and cost-effective soil rehabilitation and erosion control solutions.
We always back our methods with scientific research. Our team of experts and experienced scientists develops techniques and applications that produce the best results. We ensure our solutions are free of weeds, pests, and pathogens. This move shows that Erizon desires to give the ultimate environmental protection to the Victorian community.
Here at Erizon, the welfare of our clients gets the topmost priority. To achieve this, our highly efficient staff first conducts a pre-project site inspection to identify the conditions and requirements specific to the site. We then collect soil samples we analyse in our laboratory to ensure we apply precise treatments and products.
To give tailor-made and practical solutions, we use the latest 3D drone technology to map out our client’s site. Then, once we choose the optimum plant species for the area, we thoroughly craft the best strategies to approach the problem.
Erizon utilises state-of-the-art equipment to ensure uniform product application. We also apply fertiliser and soil probiotics using our modern drone technology. Our extensive range of application methods guarantees safe and efficient treatment of vast areas of land.
Since we believe in sustainability, we also do rehabilitation performance monitoring. Through this, we can assure our clients that we will meet the goals we have set in the beginning and that the project is going according to what we have planned.
Finally, Erizon’s primary goal is to provide a secure environment for Victorian residents. With cooperation, we can surely make this vision a reality.
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