Erosion Control Systems University of Guelph AGR1110 Rhys

Erosion • A large issue in Nepal • Hilly and Mountainous • The Monsoon

Hydromulch • Cellulose based growing medium • Helps seed adhere to ground • Protects

Cable Concrete® • Developed and Patented in Canada • Uses interconnected steel cables anchored

International Erosion Control Systems (IECS) • Located in Rodney, Ontario • Factory produces Hydromulch

Benefits to Nepal • Prevention of agricultural land loss • Prevention of fatal landslides

Thank you for your time Rhys Petersen (rpeterse@mail. uoguelph. ca) University of Guelph in

References IECS - International Erosion Control Systems. (n. d. ). Retrieved from http: //iecs.

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Erosion Control Systems University of Guelph AGR*1110 Rhys Petersen

Nepal

Erosion • A large issue in Nepal • Hilly and Mountainous • The Monsoon season • Deforestation

Hydromulch • Cellulose based growing medium • Helps seed adhere to ground • Protects from the elements and animals • Increases germination and growing rate • Plant life counteracts erosion

Cable Concrete® • Developed and Patented in Canada • Uses interconnected steel cables anchored into the ground to prevent erosion • Concrete cast heads can articulate and conform to steep environments • 70% open area allow for vegetation growth and water flow • Simple on-site assembly

International Erosion Control Systems (IECS) • Located in Rodney, Ontario • Factory produces Hydromulch • Employs representatives across Canada and has recently expanded into Nigeria • Holds a patent on Cable Concrete ® • Trade with Nepal will bolster already booming business

Benefits to Nepal • Prevention of agricultural land loss • Prevention of fatal landslides • Government sponsored initiative with the Soil Conservation and Watershed Management • Relatively cheap

Thank you for your time Rhys Petersen (rpeterse@mail. uoguelph. ca) University of Guelph in partnership with IDRC , CIFSRF and DFAIT Faculty sponsor: Manish Raizada (raizada@mail. uoguelph. ca) Presentation time: 5: 01 For further information: A detailed written evaluation of this export idea is posted on this website

References IECS - International Erosion Control Systems. (n. d. ). Retrieved from http: //iecs. com/home Shrestha, D. P. (1997). ASSESSMENT OF SOIL EROSION IN THE NEPALESE HIMALAYA, A CASE STUDY IN LIKHU KHOLA VALLEY, MIDDLE MOUNTAIN REGION. Unasylva - No. 164 - Watershed management - Bio-engineering erosion control in Nepal. (n. d. ). Retrieved from http: //www. fao. org/docrep/u 1510 e 04. htm Industry Canada - International Erosion Control Systems Incorporated - Complete profile - Canadian Company Capabilities. (n. d. ). Retrieved from http: //www. ic. gc. ca/app/ccc/srch/nvgt. do? lang=eng&prtl=1&sb. Prtl=&estblmnt. No=123456112506&pr ofile=cmplt. Prfl&profile. Id=1921&app=sold Louis Arvai, personal communication, September 02, 2014