THE SUSTAINABLE WAY TO REGENERATE
BioGrowth™ is an innovative regenerative revegetation program created to establish vegetation on highly disturbed sites – proudly designed and manufactured in Australia for the world.
WHY CHOOSE BIOGROWTH™?
As industry leaders, EnviroStraw takes pride in establishing vegetation on the kind of highly disturbed and challenging sites typically found on construction sites, roading projects and mine sites – facilitating carbon sequestration and creating opportunities for carbon offsetting.
Our tried-and-tested programs are specially designed to be easy to implement and highly efficient – providing a cost-effective solution that has delivered the desired outcomes and more for clients in Australia and overseas. The program fosters the development of an optimum rhizosphere for plant growth, using natural components and focusing on carbon sequestration and the carbon sponge process (improving water-use efficiency, nutrient-use efficiency and soil stability) – facilitating potential carbon offset opportunities.
BIOGROWTH™ BENEFITS FOR CLIENTS
The BioGrowth™ program delivers time and money savings – benefitting clients in many ways.
Reduced water requirements
BioGrowth™ can reduce water consumption by thousands of litres due to the higher mix-ratios of the hydromulch medium, which allows for an extended coverage area per tank of hydromulch. This translates to an average saving of 300,000 litres for every 10 hectares.
Reduced need for soil conditioning and amelioration practices
These practices are significantly reduced as the requirement for materials such as lime, gypsum and compost are markedly reduced, translating into lower delivery charges, purchase, and application costs.
Reduced on-site traffic management
BioGrowth™ significantly alleviates the need for extensive traffic management and the use of hard-stand areas, due to the reduced volume of soil conditioning materials needed to be transported. This minimises vehicle movements, which cuts down on fuel consumption and emissions.
Fewer carbon emissions
The reduced need for traffic leads to a substantial reduction in carbon emissions, fostering a lower carbon footprint and facilitating opportunities for carbon offsetting. The approach contributes to the global effort towards carbon neutrality and enhances the efficiency and environmental sustainability of a project.
Lower application costs
Application costs are reduced as ameliorates are applied via hydromulch equipment, enabling coverage of 6-8 hectares of area per day. This speeds up completion timelines in comparison to conventional programs, which require increased mobilisation of machinery, tractors, loaders and spreaders.
Post-application water savings
We offer program options that require no watering, providing up to 12 months of functional longevity of the applied hydromulch layer and protecting the seed and soil surface from erosion. It's our belief that we should rely on nature to provide water naturally.
Native plant-friendly
The BioGrowth™ program is highly native-plant friendly and very successful at establishing native vegetation, often achieving this feat in under six months in favourable climatic conditions.
Australian-made
BioGrowth™ is designed in Australia for Australian soil and climatic conditions. All EnviroStraw products are manufactured in rural Australia utilising Australian renewable resources, thereby supporting local producers and the wider Australian agriculture industry.
Mix more, spray more
BioGrowth™ offers a uniquely efficient way of working that delivers outstanding results. The program can be used with tractor seeding and other application methods, allowing higher hydromulch mixing rates and covering more area daily.
Proven on Aussie projects
The Australian landscape and climate are both unique and bring their own revegetation challenges. BioGrowth™ is a tried-and-tested solution for Australian conditions and on Australian sites, and has been proven to work in the harshest conditions.
Independently tested
Rigorous independent laboratory and university testing ensures the entire EnviroStraw program and range of products adhere to global standards, providing outstanding outcomes and winning international awards.
Full range of products
The EnviroStraw range of products has everything needed to restore and revegetate disturbed soils, and includes hydromulch, bonded fibre matrix (BFM), biotic growth amendments, soil stabilising polymers and specially designed soil amendments.
THE SUSTAINABLE CHOICE
Our next-generation beneficial soil microbe technology maximises carbon sequestration and soil stabilisation, and increases soil health and plant resilience.
Our range of hydromulch products is manufactured from waste and recycled materials, promoting a circular economy. The cereal straw we use is sourced from stubble often burned in farmers’ paddocks, and the recycled paper is from the recycling industry. Topsoil and/or compost as a soil conditioner is not required when a suitable subsoil is available, and we use microbially-mediated controlled release fertiliser (CRF) manufactured from non-leaching waste ores from the mining and quarrying industries.
EnviroMatrix ECM
EnviroMatrix ECM Biotic Growth Media + Erosion Control Matrix. An advanced Hydraulically applied biotic growth media designed for extreme conditions and slope degrees.
Hydromulch HGM
Not just a Hydromulch but a high quality Hydraulic Growth media which includes our purpose designed suite of beneficial bacteria and Fungi to enhance soil health.
Bonded Fibre Matrix BFM
BFM (Bonded Fibre Matrix) + HGM (Hydraulic Growth Media). The same great product as HGM with added binders providing up to 6 months stability.
Bonded Fibre Matrix BFM Complete
A next generation hydromulch that’s a hydraulic growth media, bonded fibre matrix and biotic growth amendment all in one – Just add seed and spray.
SEE BIOGROWTH™ IN ACTION
By enhancing carbon sequestration opportunities through vegetation growth and sub-surface next-generation microbiology, BioGrowth™’s pioneering system has been successfully used at sites right across Australia – delivering outstanding results to projects and clients including the Pacific Complete Highway (Woolgoolga to Ballina), Glencore Mining, BHP, White Haven Coal and the BinnaBurra Fire rehab works.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How is BioGrowth™ different from other regenerative programs?
BioGrowth™ is an innovative regenerative revegetation program designed to establish vegetation on highly disturbed sites (a world first) – saving clients time and money compared to traditional revegetation options. Designed by experts who understand the toughest terrains, BioGrowth™ is a highly sustainable option that offers opportunities for carbon emissions.
What are the key focus areas of the BioGrowth™ program?
BioGrowth™ is ideal for highly disturbed sites such as mining sites, construction projects, roading projects and fire-affected areas.
What products are required for the BioGrowth™ program to be successful?
BioGrowth™ is a complete system, and includes hydromulch, bonded fibre matrix (BFM), biotic growth amendments, soil stabilising polymers and specially designed soil amendments.
How are BioGrowth™ customers supported by EnviroStraw?
EnviroStraw offers initial and ongoing support to all our BioGrowth™ customers.
How do I access more information about BioGrowth™?
To find out more about BioGrowth™, contact us today on 1300 868 669 or email sales@envirostraw.com.au.