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Natural Geotextile Solutions for Erosion and Weed Control
Posted 07 10 2025
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Lunchtime learning webinar with Advance Landscape Systems
Sustainability, responsible resourcing and working towards achieving Net Zero emission goals are increasingly significant values across sectors in New Zealand. Prioritising environmental care alongside beautiful design when specifying landscape solutions is fundamental, along with proven performance and functional, economical outcomes.
In this informative webinar, Natural Geotextile specialist Greg Suckling, consultant for FuturFiber®, will explore client values, industry trend shifts, and natural solutions for erosion control and weed suppression specified by civil engineers, government departments, landscape architects and designers, and commercial growers.
Greg will also introduce FuturFiber®, an innovative hemp and wool mulch matting, BioGro certified for organic inputs and in a New Zealand first, has achieved an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD).
Join the webinar
12pm Tuesday 14 September
Register here
Who Should Attend?
Landscape architects, specifiers, contractors, suppliers, and anyone involved in the design and delivery of public spaces and built environments.
What to Expect
- Relevant New Zealand case studies
- Live Q&A and panel discussion with industry expert
- Advice for specifying natural geotextiles across sectors and projects
Learning Outcomes
- Gain insight into the environmental benefits and effective outcomes of natural geotextile solutions for controlling erosion and weeds, supporting revegetation and beautifying landscapes
- Learn more about the natural geotextile range potential from case studies of community and commercial scale projects, and the unique innovation of the FuturFiber® Hemp and Wool range with achieved EPD.
- Understand the technical requirements for specifying various natural geotextiles in specific contexts for maximum outcomes
- Access specification resources to optimise design outcomes
Speaker
This session will be presented by Greg Suckling, Natural Geotextile Specialist and FuturFiber® Consultant, Advance Landscape Systems.
1 CPD point. Bring your questions!
Thanks to NZILA National Partner, Advance Landscape Systems for this educational CPD opportunity.
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