Coir Log
Organic coconut fibre enclosed in a robust coir mesh.
Description
Treemax CoirLog™ is a roll of coir, organic coconut fibre enclosed in a robust coir mesh.
CoirLogs™ provide erosion and wave control structures in riparian zones, and sediment capture in drainage lines and swales. CoirLogs™ provide protection while vegetation establishes and takes over the long-term stabilisation.
CoirLog™ is an environmentally friendly alternative to hay bales. Hay bales tend to break up easily, have a short life span, are difficult to handle, and are usually contaminated with weed seed.
Applications
For sediment entrapment, wave, and wind protection of:
- River banks and toe protection
- Coastal wave erosion
- Wetland erosion
- Swale drains
- Steep batters and sand dunes
- Straw bale alternative
- Rip rap alternative
- Building sites
Square CoirLogs™ can be ordered. These sit flat on surfaces thus reducing turbulence in front of the log.
Benefits
Silt Retention
CoirLog™ can be placed in swale drains, around grates, on steep slopes to collect silt, and used to slow water velocity, reducing erosion.
River Bank Protection
CoirLog™ can be used in river channels, streams, and creeks to help stabilise bank toes and provide structure to benching techniques. CoirLogs™ can be stacked one on top of another to form a wall structure while vegetation establishes for long-term stabilisation.
Stabilise Steep Batters
CoirLogs™ placed across a steep batter will greatly slow water velocity and reduce sediment movement down the slope.
Biodegradable Coir
CoirLogs™ are made from 100% biodegradable and organic materials. Coir is the fibre obtained from the husks of coconuts.
Cost-Effective
Where appropriate, CoirLog™ is an inexpensive alternative to the use of rock armouring.
Product specification sheet
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