Factors that Influence Erosion

Factors that Influence Erosion

? Soils

? Precipitation

? Vegetation

? Surface Area

? Slope Length

? Slope Gradient

? Surface Texture

Grayling

Most Sites Have Various Soils

How Deep will you be Digging? How will the Soil Change?

Differing Soil Types

Clay Loam

Sand

Clay

Gravel

Clay

Loamy sand

Soil Surveys: Ministry of Environment



My Next Job Site

Woeisme Acres

200 Sieve

Most sites have specific Geotechnical reports and

Bore Logs available

This report indicates that

80% of the soil is .01mm

or smaller

Sandy Soils Erode & Settle Quickly

Compacted Soils

Slow infiltration rates, impedes downward movement of water.

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