Bioengineering Basics

course description

Over two days you will practice the art and science of using live plant materials, such as willows, cottonwoods, and poplars, to kickstart natural succession. You will get practical experience in harvesting techniques and timing, as well as storing and transporting live bioengineering plant materials. Other skills you will leave with include tried-and-true techniques to build wattles, fascines, brush layers, and pole drains (and if you don't know what these terms mean, you will at the end of this workshop!). With this training, you will be ready to use natural engineering methods to restore disturbed sites and habitats, control erosion, and stabilize slopes using only locally sourced plants and materials.

duration

2-day outdoor workshop.

Skills Learned

When and how to harvest and store stakes for bioengineering

How to identify plant species that can be used in bioengineering

How to differentiate among the different bioengineering types - such as wattles, fascines, and brush layers – and know when each of these is used

How to safely and effectively use the tools for bioengineering

Techniques for building bioengineering installations: tips and tricks, dos and don’ts

Methods for monitoring and adaptive management of bioengineering installations

Give us a shout!

If you're interested in Bioengineering Basics contact us at (403) 464-2266 or at info@silverberry.pro

Can’t wait to hear from you!