Final Grading and Surface Loosening
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How To Fix An Erosion Washout
What happens here
After the gully is filled and compacted, the next phase involves final grading of the entire pasture area. This is done using the imported clay soil to create a smooth, even slope across the entire landscape. The goal is to direct rainwater to flow as an 'even sheet' across the surface, rather than concentrating into single channels. Once the grading is complete, the surface soil in the filled gully area is loosened using an excavator. This loosening is essential because tightly packed soil inhibits vegetation growth; the disturbed surface allows for new vegetation to re-establish its roots, providing natural erosion control.
Goal: Create an evenly sloped pasture and prepare the gully surface for vegetation.
Tools and materials
- Dozer Case — Final grading of the pasture
- Excavator Kobelco — Loosening surface soil in the gully
- Skid Steer New Holland — Assisting with soil movement and grading
- Black Organic Clay Soil — Grading the pasture
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