5 Wildlife Safe Construction Erosion Control Products

​Construction projects are often known to disrupt vegetation and local wildlife. For projects in verdant areas, it's essential to use erosion control practices that protect local flora and fauna. Eco-friendly construction erosion control practices can help protect the environment while ensuring your construction project's safety and efficiency.

This article explores five key products that safeguard ecosystems while effectively managing erosion. Before you invest in erosion control, consider these options.

Key Features of Wildlife-Safe Erosion Control Products

What makes construction erosion control products wildlife-safe? Eco-friendly products should be non-toxic, biodegradable, and effective. They aim to integrate seamlessly with the local environment without harming plants or animals. This selection of environmentally friendly construction erosion control products fits the bill.

1. Erosion Control Blankets

​Erosion control blankets (ECBs) are considered an effective technique to control erosion in places where soil needs a dependable and consistent way to be stabilized. Companies often use ECBs around slopes, stream banks, and wetland edges to prevent soil destabilization. While EBCs come in synthetic and natural fibers—the most wildlife-friendly erosion control blanket is from natural fibers like jute, coconut coir, and straw. These natural products slowly biodegrade, allowing vegetation to grow smoothly.

2. Silt Fences with Biodegradable Materials

Silt fences are installed to keep soil in place during activities disturbing the land (mainly construction). Silt fences are now available in biodegradable forms such as jute or similar natural fibers. When constructed with biodegradable materials and installed correctly, they can be an excellent construction erosion control product. Plus, as they degrade, they enrich the local soil without harming the surrounding wildlife.

3. Mulch Control Netting Made of Natural Fibers

Mulch control netting is a great tool to keep loose mulch under control on a construction site after landscaping. Consider netting made from jute or hemp as a wildlife-friendly option. This netting can help prevent erosion and keep soil and plants in place, gradually breaking down and blending.

4. Loose Mulch

One of the simplest approaches to erosion control is mulch. The best types of loose mulch are wood chips or bark. These are stronger than straw and hay. Since mulch is a natural material, you don't have to worry about harming animals or polluting waterways.

5. Soil Binders

​Soil stabilization through soil binders, like polymer road dust control products, can offer an innovative and environmentally friendly way to keep the soil under control. The goal is for them to integrate seamlessly with the local environment. These binders can be sprayed onto areas prone to erosion, binding the soil particles and reducing dust without risking wildlife health or plant growth.

Choose Eco-friendly Construction Erosion Control Products

Incorporating wildlife-safe construction erosion control products into your construction operations can benefit your business and keep you compliant with local environmental regulations. Look for products that are labeled to be environmentally friendly and ask for recommendations from reputable suppliers.

Environmental Products & Applications has been in the soil stabilization and dust control solutions business for over 25 years. Contact us today to learn more about how our products can benefit your construction project while protecting wildlife and the environment.