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SOFT SHORELINE ENGINEERING [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-02-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
DEF

The use of ecological principles and practices to reduce erosion and achieve stabilization and safety of shorelines, while enhancing riparian habitat, improving aesthetics and even saving money.

OBS

Soft shoreline engineering is achieved by using vegetation and other materials to improve the land-water interface, thereby improving ecological features without compromising the engineered integrity of the shoreline.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
CONT

La technique de stabilisation naturelle des rives consiste donc à implanter des espèces herbacées et arbustives sur le talus à protéger, en choisissant les espèces les mieux adaptées en fonction des caractéristiques du sol récepteur, des conditions auxquelles elles peuvent être soumises (inondations prolongées, glaces, sels) et de l'aspect visuel désiré à long terme.

Spanish

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