2. Erosion Control Systems University of Guelph AGR*1110 Rhys Petersen

3. Nepal

4. Erosion A large issue in Nepal Hilly and Mountainous The Monsoon season Deforestation

5. Hydromulch Cellulose based growing medium Helps seed adhere to ground Protects from the elements and animals Increases germination and growing rate Plant life counteracts erosion

6. Cable Concrete ® Developed and Patented in Canada Uses interconnected steel cables anchored into the ground to prevent erosion Concrete cast heads can articulate and conform to steep environments 70% open area allow for vegetation growth and water flow Simple on-site assembly

7. International Erosion Control Systems (IECS) Located in Rodney, Ontario Factory produces Hydromulch Employs representatives across Canada and has recently expanded into Nigeria Holds a patent on Cable Concrete ® Trade with Nepal will bolster already booming business

8. Benefits to Nepal Prevention of agricultural land loss Prevention of fatal landslides Government sponsored initiative with the Soil Conservation and Watershed Management Relatively cheap

9. Thank you for your time Rhys Petersen (rpeterse@mail.uoguelph.ca)rpeterse@mail.uoguelph.ca University of Guelph in partnership with IDRC,CIFSRF and DFAIT Faculty sponsor: Manish Raizada (raizada@mail.uoguelph.ca)raizada@mail.uoguelph.ca Presentation time: 5:01 For further information: A detailed written evaluation of this export idea is posted on this website

10. References IECS - International Erosion Control Systems. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://iecs.com/homehttp://iecs.com/home Shrestha, D. P. (1997). ASSESSMENT OF SOIL EROSION IN THE NEPALESE HIMALAYA, A CASE STUDY IN LIKHU KHOLA VALLEY, MIDDLE MOUNTAIN REGION. Unasylva - No. 164 - Watershed management - Bio-engineering erosion control in Nepal. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.fao.org/docrep/u1510e/u1510e04.htm Industry Canada - International Erosion Control Systems Incorporated - Complete profile - Canadian Company Capabilities. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.ic.gc.ca/app/ccc/srch/nvgt.do?lang=eng&prtl=1&sbPrtl=&estblmntNo=123456112506&pr ofile=cmpltPrfl&profileId=1921&app=sold Louis Arvai, personal communication, September 02,2014