Biotic Hydromulching

Biotic Hydromulch is a thermo mechanically refined and biologically enhanced BFM wood fibre mulch. It is designed to improve soil stability and water-holding capacity and accelerate plant growth in the vegetative rehabilitation of construction sites, mine sites, rail corridors and major infrastructure projects. It contains soil-beneficial bacteria and fungi, rhizobacteria, biochar, seaweed extract, kelp and humic acid. 28 of the 65 major beneficial bacteria are included at optimum rates for Australian soils. 

It further contains a blend of cross-linked hydro-colloidal, natural, and biodegradable polysaccharide tackifiers and water-holding agents, providing erosion control protection that exceeds Australian BFM Guidelines. When applied, it tightly bonds to the soil, creating a fully biodegradable erosion control cover that is permeable and water-absorbent and promotes naturally sustainable germination and growth. 

The cure time typically ranges from 4 to 24 hours, after which tackifiers become non-rewetting and maintain functional longevity for 12 months or more. Biotic Hydromulch is free from matter toxic to plant growth, prohibited or restricted biosecurity matter, plant propagules, soil, rubbish, seed germination inhibitors, and other harmful material.

Biotic hydromulching and traditional BFM hydromulching are both hydraulic erosion and soil stabilisation solutions designed to protect landscapes from soil loss and promote vegetation establishment.

Biotic hydromulching integrates biologically enhanced components, including beneficial bacteria, fungi, biochar, and seaweed extracts, and is designed to promote long-term soil health and plant growth. Standard BFM hydro mulching, on the other hand, focuses more on providing an immediate protective layer over the soil to reduce erosion. Both practices play important roles in addressing different aspects of soil health for long-term sustainability.