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Wilderness and Backcountry Site Restoration Guide

Figure 3—49

Drawing illustrating the placing of rocks and chinks for the purpose of constructing riprap on a slope.

Above is a drawing illustrating the placing of rocks and chinks for the purpose of constructing riprap on a slope. It explains to "Start placing rocks in toe. Use big rocks". It explains to "chink spaces between large rocks with small rocks". It explains to "Attach filter fabric snugly to soil surface with 6" staples or large nails and washers".