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Establishing Vegetation on Challenging Slopes Using Geocells

Includes a Live Web Event on 2026/04/09 at 12:00 PM (MDT)

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Establishing Vegetation on Challenging Slopes Using Geocells

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Time and Date: Thursday 9th April, 12pm Mountain Time

Cory Schneider I Business Development Manager, Presto Geosystems

Level: Beginner

Duration: 1 hour

Type of Course: Webinar - Live

While geocells have been commercially available for 40 years, they are under-utilized when attempting to vegetate challenging slopes. Using three-dimensional geocells in these applications allows you to confine up to 12" of topsoil, preventing it from eroding and giving ample long-term organic material for long-term vegetation establishment.

I will begin with an introduction to slope failure mechanisms and how each are caused. I will then introduce geocells, including their history, the different cell sizes and cell depths that are available and when each variation is suitable for use. Next, I will discuss the various accessories that go along with the geocell, including connection devices, various anchoring options and when each is recommended. I will finish the presentation highlighting various case studies of vegetated geocell slope protection, including showcasing the installation processes using the various anchoring options.

Cory Schneider

Business Development Manager, Presto Geosystems

Presto Geosystems

Cory Schneider has worked with Presto Geosystems for 18 years, serving as Business Development Manager for the last 16 years. He is responsible for establishing, training and supporting North American distributors, and providing technical and installation assistance to engineers and contractors. Cory holds a Master’s Degree in Environmental Science from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and a Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology with a Minor in Business Administration from Marquette University. He has more than 20 years’ experience in the civil engineering and construction fields, working in site design and inspection as well as in field surveying.

This event is worth one (1) Professional Development Hours.

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