Erosion refers to the process where soil and rock are worn away from the Earth’s surface, often through natural elements, such as water, wind or ice, and are then transported to and deposited in other locations.

Erosion control is the practice of preventing or controlling wind or water erosion in agriculture, land development and construction. This usually involves the creation of some sort of physical barrier, such as vegetation or rock, to absorb the energy that is causing erosion. Effective erosion control measures, such as geotextiles, coirlogs, and coir pallets, are vital to prevent water pollution and soil loss.