the present invention provides a ground cover mat that protects the terrain from a vehicle or the like . the ground cover mat is manufactured by molding recycled polyethylene plastic into a sheet - like mat , which is inexpensive , relatively light in weight , durable in harsh conditions and easy to cut . the ground cover mat includes a pattern of lugs on its upper and lower surfaces to provide a traction surface for the vehicle and to provide friction between the terrain and the ground cover mat .