Soil Erosion Control after Wildfire - There are several steps to take to reduce the amount of soil erosion. A landowner,
using common household tools and materials, can accomplish most of these methods in
the aftermath of a wildfire.
Contour Wattles - also known as straw wattles, fiber roles, bio-logs, or straw tubes are used to
form a continuous barrier to intercept water running down a slope. When installed
properly, they can increase water infiltration and reduce soil erosion.
Sandbag Barriers - inexpensive temporary walls, one to two feet high that are constructed by stacking
sand-filled or earth-filled sandbags and placing them to divert mud and other debris
flows away from buildings.
Log Erosion Barriers - Log Erosion Barriers (LEBs) are logs placed in a shallow trench on the contour
to intercept water running down a slope and trap sediment. This treatment may also
be known as contour log felling, log terraces or terracettes.
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