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Compost Demonstration Plots 2 - September 13, 2007

The following links provide a photo gallery of Compost Best Management Practice (BMP) Demonstration Plots Construction by date:

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Test Plot 1

Seed only, no other treatments.
Chris Newman, US EPA Region 5

Seed only, no other treatments.

Test Plot 2

Compost cover and seed
Chris Newman, US EPA Region 5

Compost cover and seed.

Test Plot 3

Compost/soil mixed and seed.
Chris Newman, US EPA Region 5

Compost/soil mixed and seed.

Test Plot 4

Compost/soil mixed, seed and erosion matting.
Dr. Tom Glanville, Iowa State University

Compost/soil mixed, seed and erosion matting.

Test Plot 5

Seed and erosion control matting.
Dr. Tom Glanville, Iowa State University

Seed and erosion control matting.

Test Plot 6

Compost berms and socks with soil stabilizer and seed
Chris Newman, US EPA Region 5

Compost berms and socks with soil stabilizer and seed.

Test Plot 7

Compost berms and socks with compost blanket and seed
Chris Newman, US EPA Region 5

Compost berms and socks with compost blanket and seed.

Test Plot 7

Closeup of the compost blanket and filter sock.
Chris Newman, US EPA Region 5

Closeup of the compost blanket and filter sock.

Looking across all plots

Looking across all plots you can see some of the different methods used to control erosion.
Chris Newman, US EPA Region 5

Looking across all plots you can see some of the different methods used to control erosion.



Installation of the compost sock

The installation of a compost sock was demonstrated with a compost blower truck that was brought to the site. Compost socks can be 8 or more inches in diameter.
Chris Newman, US EPA Region 5

The installation of a compost sock was demonstrated with a compost blower truck that was brought to the site. Compost socks can be 8 or more inches in diameter.

Installation of the compost blanket

A compost blanket was installed using a blower truck. The installer applies the compost to the desired
Chris Newman, US EPA Region 5

A compost blanket was installed using a blower truck. The installer applies the compost to the desired thickness, usually 2 to 4 inches.

Installation of the compost berm.

A compost berm was installed using the applicator seen here. Seeds can also be incorporated into the compost to establish the berm.
Chris Newman, US EPA Region 5

A compost berm was installed using the applicator seen here. Seeds can also be incorporated into the compost to establish the berm.

Cover Crop Emergence

Close up of compost and emerging cover crop.
Dr. Tom Glanville, Iowa State University

Close up of compost and emerging cover crop.

 

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