Erosion and Sediment Control Tip #49
When establishing vegetation it is always best to do so with conventional methods like discing, incorporation of soil amendments, seeding and mulching. However, slopes steeper than 3H:1V are often shaped by dozer, topsoil spread by dozer, and a hydroseeding machine used to spread amendments, seed, and mulch. In situations like this, always remember to “ track “ the slope prior to hydroseeding. Perry L Oakes, PE Erosion and Sediment Control Program Coordinator AL Soil and Water Conservation Committee