SLOPE STABILIZATION ADVANTAGES WITH THE VETIVER SYSTEM!
The major advantage of Vetiver System over conventional engineering measures is its low cost.
Secondly, as with other bio-engineering technologies, Vetiver System provides a natural and environment friendly method of erosion control and land stabilization which ‘softens’ the harsh look often associated with conventional engineering measures such as concrete and rock structures. This is particularly important in urban and semi rural areas where the visual degradation of the environment caused by infrastructure development is often a major concern of local population.
Thirdly, Vetiver Systems maintenance costs are low in the long term. In contrast with conventional engineering structures, the efficiency of bioengineering technology improves with time as the vegetative cover matures. Vetiver System requires a good maintenance program in the first 1-2 years but once established it is virtually maintenance free in the long term.
