Bank erosion can be caused by :

• Loose soil being washed away when the river is in spate.
• Cattle or sheep coming down to the river to drink – usually at the same place every time.
• Unstable banks due to lack of bank-side vegetation and/or trees.
  

There are several ways to protect vulnerable areas:

• Plant trees along the bank sides and encourage the growth of vegetation.
  
• Fence off areas of livestock erosion, repair the bank and encourage new growth of vegetation.
  
• Protect vulnerable areas of loose soil using groynes.