Environmentally Sensitive Areas
In environmentally sensitive areas such as slopes, streambanks and wetlands where wildlife is threatened and natural soil is in danger of eroding, Ninety7 wattles are a natural solution to protecting wildlife and facilitating vegetation growth.
In environmentally sensitive areas such as slopes, streambanks and wetlands where wildlife is threatened and natural soil is in danger of eroding, Ninety7 wattles are a natural solution to protecting wildlife and facilitating vegetation growth.
Installation Guidelines
Ground preparation: Remove any rocks and debris from the desired area of installation.
Ground preparation: Remove any rocks and debris from the desired area of installation.
Staking
- Wooden stakes are recommended to secure the Ninety7 wattles in place.
- Staking should be done through the handles located along the length of the Ninety7 wattle.
- Stakes should be of minimum classification of 3”x3”, and not less than 48” long.
Method
- In the desired location, firmly place Ninety7 wattles to ensure intimate contact with the ground.
- Ninety7 wattles should be installed at that the bottom of the slope, stacked and staked through the handles.
Maintenance
- Inspect the Ninety7 wattles as required by project specifications and following rainfall events. Repair torn, unraveling, or slumping wattles, and reinforce the stakes.
- The Ninety7 wattles should remain permanently in place to stabilize the area and help support vegetation growth.