Conclusion:

The above results and speculations reached the conclusion that Baconets (Banana fiber

and coconut coir net) sustain the properties that can prevent soil erosions. The study shows that

this type of geotextile have similarities to that of Coconet 700 which is an available geotextile

commercial (DPWH, 2016). There were also differences between the two geotextile. Baconet

are less flexible material compared to Coconet but it has more tensile strength. These features

have indications that it is capable as a soil erosion prevention material since it has less flexibility

that can altered as a positive effect towards the opening of the mesh to not become bigger and

soil have less raindrops exposure. In terms of its great tensile strength, Baconet is considered

as a good slope reinforcement.

Each month's retained strength demonstrated the Baconet's deterioration was quick

when it rained and sluggish during dry season. The presence of water has an impact on

Baconet's degeneration and speeds up the decomposition process. On the other hand, the

Baconet becomes less flexible in the absence of water. Runoff reduction effectiveness (RRE)

values below zero show that the soil less water was absorbed than the control. The lesser is the

soil's water content, the less probability of soil erosion because the soil's shear strength is

greater than the pore. In addition to decreasing soil erosion, friction between soil particles and

Baconet loss was caused by the surface drainage process. In connection—the positive values

of soil loss reduction effectiveness (SLRE) shows that Baconet is effective in reducing soil loss.

Having this geotextile as protection have slowed the process of weathering due to the actions of

rainfall.

During the experiment, it was observed that less runoff is created on slopes without

geotextile protection. Since the entire soil surface is exposed, a significant amount of water can

be absorbed, allowing for full saturation. But because the soil surface is additionally exposed to

the weathering effects of rainfall and the water carries more soil down the slope, the soil loss is
larger. Comparing it to slopes covered with Baconet, since a lot of water runs through the

geotextile without reaching the ground surface underneath it, the runoff produced in the slope

coated with Baconet is larger. The friction between the Baconet and the soil also contributes to

the decrease of soil loss. Geotextile partially covers the soil's surface, protecting it from the

weathering effects of rainfall.

In terms of vegetation growth, with the Baconet, it is found out to be denser than the

control, the vetiver grass have been grown taller and have greater quantity. Since this baconet

have been existing to that area, the plants were firm and erect as it grew. Without Baconet,

plant growth was hampered by soil erosion on the upper portion of the control because there

was insufficient soil to anchor roots and water, both of which are crucial for plant growth. Thus,

having all these properties of the geotextile proved that it is a great material as a soil erosion

control blanket.