Preventing soil erosion on a hillside is a steep challenge. The incline or rise of the slope makes it prone to a faster rate of landslide and erosion. A compact and elegant solution to this is to terrace your hill. Using homegrown and natural materials, you can put together a series of ...
Microspikes: Depending on your location and the conditions, it may be a good idea to toss a pair of microspikes into your pack to give you traction if you encounter icy trails. These Hillsound microspikes are our favorites for fall and winter hiking. Fall hiking resources Fall Foliage Map:...
5 Ways to Stop Erosion Around Culverts 1. Install the Right Size Culvert If your culvert is too small, it will quickly cause significant soil erosion. Consider how much water and debris your culvert will need to carry through it to determine how big your culvert should be to prevent erosion...
Your landscaping should also focus on preventing soil erosion and maintaining proper moisture content. This can be achieved by using plants with a low water requirement and applying mulch or ground covers to reduce evaporation. In conclusion, by implementing these water management and landscaping tips...
Switchbacks are designed not only to make your climb easier, but to help eliminate trail erosion. Veering off trail is not only dangerous, but it can create channels where water can run rapidly downhill, eventually washing out the trail. (And yes, only a few steps can create some really...
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You also get all the other benefits of trees and on farms, the farmer gets all the other advantages of wind breaks which reduces soil erosion and helps with crop yields. They’re also good for carbon sequestration and wildlife.” Content continues below...
“Trail runners, like all trail users, should practice‘Leave No Trace’principles,” Smith says. One of the most important ways to do this for runners: Stay on the trail and don’t be tempted to shortcut switchbacks. Going off the trail causes erosion on steep slopes, damages the natura...
To prevent this disease, keep a close watch on your white pine. If you see small dead branches, remove them, cutting at least a foot further down, into healthy parts. The fungus spreads ahead of the dead sections. If you can make it more than a foot, even better. This will keep the...