MSE Wall Wildlife Consideration
MSE Wall Wildlife Consideration
(OP)
I have noticed a variety of MSE wall exterior surface patterns, presumably for asthetic purposes. I have not seen a pattern that could be used by wildlife, particluly birds, for homes or shelter and I am wondering why not. Cliff swallows would love an above-ground place to build a nest with an overhang for weather protection. Other birds would only need a supported spot to build a nest upon.
Is there a degredation concern for the MSE panel concrete from the guano or scat? Are there appearance issues for the same or other reasons? I can't see why it's not done. Maybe some of you MSE designers, manufacturers and specifiers would care to comment.
Thanks.
Grouser
Is there a degredation concern for the MSE panel concrete from the guano or scat? Are there appearance issues for the same or other reasons? I can't see why it's not done. Maybe some of you MSE designers, manufacturers and specifiers would care to comment.
Thanks.
Grouser





RE: MSE Wall Wildlife Consideration
RE: MSE Wall Wildlife Consideration
RE: MSE Wall Wildlife Consideration
blueoak
A big portion of the reason for my post was to promote the concept that civil works can have attributes beyond primary function. I realize that attracting wildlife may increase undesirable exposure conditions but I believe they can be mitigated by designing-in cleanable nest/roost sites and using acid-proof coatings. The "nests" in another configuration could be used to grow attractive plants to dress up or naturalize the wall.
longisland
I'm not as familiar with geogrid as I am with MSE. Can the embankment have a vertical or overhanging face with geogrid?
Thanks