Schedule construction activities to minimize the amount of soil surface exposed and the duration of that exposure, considering the season and the weather forecast. Winter and spring are the rainy seasons in North Carolina. When possible, schedule construction projects that cause soil disturbance during the summer or fall. To reduce on-site erosion, install these structures before clearing and grading. Diversion with dike and channel.
Vegetative cover is relatively inexpensive to establish on most disturbed sites in North Carolina.
Preserve natural vegetation where possible. Good planning reduces costs, minimizes maintenance and repair, and makes structural erosion control measures more effective. When construction activities and erosion expose infertile subsoil, saving the original topsoil for later replacement may be helpful in establishing vegetative cover. Fertilization is frequently required to achieve adequate vegetative growth. Vegetation on a slope.