It is used in many situations including the stabilization of earth movement and erosion ,river aontrol ,reservoirs ,canal refurbishiment ,landscaping and retaining walls ,gabion box canbe manufactured in welded mesh or woven wire .

Welded mesh gabion box are faster terect and do not need tensioing .This allows them to keep their shape ,to be free from bulges and depression and fit easily against the wall .It is possible to cut holes in them if needed to pass pipes etc through and they can be machine filled .