Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control Program Manual.pdf

Live fascines are long bundles of branch cuttings bound together. They are typically placed in shallow
trenches on slopes and streambanks to reduce erosion and shallow sliding.
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Cuttings should be ¼” to 1” in diameter cut from species that root easily and have long, straight
branches, such as willow or dogwood. They should be tied together with untreated twine to form a live
fascine ranging from 5 to 10 feet long depending upon site conditions and handling limitations.
Diameters of the bundles should be 6 to 8 inches. All buds should be oriented in the same direction.
Cuttings should be staggered so that tops are evenly distributed length wise along the bundle.
APPLICATIONS
Live fascines are an effective streambank stabilization technique. When properly installed,
there is a minimum of site disturbance.
Live fascines can be used to protect slopes from shallow — 1 to 2 foot depth — slides.
Typically, live fascines are placed above the bankfull elevation, although for small watersheds
(< 2,000 acres) they may be placed below the bankfull elevation.
Live fascines offer immediate protection from surface erosion.
Conditions for native plant colonization are enhanced.
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