2015 Workshop is November 23rd and 24th
The course is now full. Thank you for your interest.
Soil bioengineering is an applied science that uses live plant materials to perform an engineering function such as slope stabilization, soil erosion control, or seepage control. This two day course will focus on soil bioengineering techniques and options involved in restoration and reclamation of damaged ecosystems using a combination of structural materials, vegetative cuttings and other specialized methods.
Topics to be covered include:
During: Long willows get placed horizontal to the bank for stability
![bioengineering_site_016](http://www.cowichanlandtrust.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Bioengineering_Site_016.jpg)
- Factors involved in successful restoration
- Successional reclamation
- Soil bioengineering techniques
- Regional differences in climate, soils, hydrology, plant types, and growing seasons
- Maintenance and monitoring.
Building a wattle fence to help protect the bank
We attracted a young helper to install live stakes
Pulling the dirt back to support the fence and keep the cuttings moist
Before: River bank was getting undercut during high flow
During: Willow “fence posts” go in for the wattle fence
![bioengineering_feb2011_015](http://www.cowichanlandtrust.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Bioengineering_Feb2011_015.jpg)
During: Dirt gets dragged from above to protect the willow cuttings
After: The wattle fence will provide stability to the bank due to the ability of the willow to root from cuttings.
Photos taken again in June 2011 of the bioengineering site
![bioengineering_site_019](http://www.cowichanlandtrust.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Bioengineering_Site_019.jpg)
![bioengineering_site_005](http://www.cowichanlandtrust.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Bioengineering_Site_005.jpg)
![bioengineering_site_016](http://www.cowichanlandtrust.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Bioengineering_Site_016.jpg)
![bioengineering_poster_2012_page_2](http://www.cowichanlandtrust.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/bioengineering_poster_2012_page_2.jpg)
![bioengineering_poster_2012_page_1](http://www.cowichanlandtrust.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/bioengineering_poster_2012_page_1.jpg)