MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Conwed(R), a high-performance netting manufacturer, announced the launch of NatureZone(TM), the new wildlife-friendly netting solution for environmentally sensitive erosion control projects. Developed to address specific animal protection concerns, NatureZone(TM) minimizes the possibility of reptile, amphibian or bird entanglement.
As a critical component of rolled erosion control blankets, netting has long performed the role of protecting ponds and streams. While current netting solutions are critical components for erosion control, they may not address specific animal protection concerns. "Studying snakes in their natural environment helped our engineers create our new patent-pending design," says Keith Misukanis, Strategic Business Manager for Conwed. "This new innovation features altered apertures that allow snakes to move easily through the netting."
"Our engineers were able to create netting options that allowed for additional flexibility while still maintaining the blanket's strength for various fill materials," says Mr. Misukanis. "In fact, testing of NatureZone at the University of Minnesota yielded a result of zero snake entanglements over the duration of the testing program." NatureZone wildlife-friendly netting, which is available in biodegradable, degradable and standard material versions, is part of Conwed's new environmentally focused EcoSeries(TM) line of degradable netting products developed for erosion control blanket manufacturers, turf producers and agricultural manufacturers.
"The goal here is to protect the animals and their habitat as much as possible," explained Mr. Misukanis. "With the introduction of NatureZone, blanket manufacturers will now have access to a performance engineered netting solution that preserves the wildlife in environmentally-sensitive job sites."
About Conwed Global Netting Solutions
Conwed is a global company, specializing in total netting solutions, from concept to commercialization. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Conwed manufactures a complete line of high-performance netting used in major markets ranging from consumer-packaged goods to building materials. A Leucadia National company , Conwed markets products in the United States, Europe, Asia, and Latin America, and has four worldwide manufacturing plants.
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