Erosion TTool/Bank maintenance by grazing

From Triple Performance
Illustration of the bank maintenance practice by grazing within the serious game Erosion TTOOL. Credit: Delphine Hombrouckx

The river banks are maintained by animals rather than mechanization.

Description

Benefits

  • Allows bank maintenance without using machines such as backhoe loaders, flail mowers, or dredging equipment.
  • Enables maintenance of hard-to-reach areas.
  • Better water flow and reduction of flood risks.

Drawbacks

  • Requires herd protection (fences along roads) and additional management (moving them forward, feeding them, etc.).
  • Risk of health issues related to animal droppings in the water.

Implementation

Grazing agreement with a breeder.