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Looming issue with Plastic Mesh/Netting in Erosion Control Products Plastic mesh netting is a common material in erosion control products. It is utilized let hold loose fibrous materials in pL3ce EG straw) until vegetation is established. These products have been used extensively and are suo essful for reducing sai I erosion_ benefrtting both sail health and water quality. Unfortunately there is a negative side of this component It is increasingly being documented that it poses dangers to reptiles. amphibians, and mowing rr-achiner+y. Potential Problems: a Plastic netting lays on the surface long after other components have decomposed_ + Plastic mesh netting can result in entanglement and death of a variety of reptiles (snakes, frogs, toads, and turtles)_ Ducklings have also been documented entangled in the netting. + Road nnaintenanoe machinery can snag the plastic rnesh and pull up long lengths into machinery, thus binding up machinery and causing damage andror loss of time cleaning it out. Suggested Alternatives: + Do not use in known locations of reptiles or amphibians that are listed as Threatened or Endangered species. ▪ Limit use where reptiles are likely (near wetlands, lakes, watercourses, or rock outcrops). + Use rapidly degradable material in all components of erosion control blanket, netting or biologs (Mier rolls) that are to be left on site as part of final stabilization. + Lrse types with smaller mesh size (smaller that ') or use tyres with non -welded netting. Areas near wetlands, lakes, watercourses are rock outcrops are likely habitat for reptiles and amphibians and may not be suitable for plastic mesh erosion control materials. anakes get caught in the plastic rnesh rhttn ,' 'wVw4nr,' tatesnn.i,v!r:aters %e ate grit section; u rmerrda Iwo 1004 0001 manuaLtiroa ) Rest Practices fon Meeting DNA GP 2004-0001 (May 2011 Edition) Chapter 1, Page 2D