> Hi Andrew,
> much depends on where on the globe you are.
> Here in Europe Salix (willow) species are often used for 'ecological
> engineering' applications such as bank stabilisation. It is easily and
> cheaply propagated from cuttings during dormancy, makes a dense root
> network, and grows rapidly. It is (in Europe) a native species and
> naturally occurs along river banks, amongst other habitats.
> Try this link:
> http://www.google.com/search?as_q=Salix&num=10&hl=en&btnG=Google+Search&as_e
pq=bank+stabilisation&as_oq=&as_eq=&lr=&as_ft=i&as_filetype=&as_qdr=all&as_o
cct=any&as_dt=i&as_sitesearch=&safe=images
>
> HTH
> Ute