The species below are being offered as live stakes. Live stakes are dormant, live woody cuttings of a species with the branches trimmed off. Live staking performs an important function in creating a root mat that stabilizes the soil by reinforcing and binding soil particles together. Stake establishment also improves aesthetics and provides a habitat for wildlife.
Live stakes can be used on their own to secure other bioengineering materials or as an anchor for erosion control and geofabric. Stakes or poles can also be inserted or driven through openings in rock structures, such as gabions, riprap and other retaining structures.
See our Live Stake Installation Fact Sheet for more information.
