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Record 1 2004-04-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Civil Engineering
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
  • Ecology (General)
DEF

Use of ecological principles and practices to reduce erosion and achieve the stabilization and safety of shorelines, while enhancing habitat, improving aesthetics, and saving money.

CONT

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

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génie civil
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
  • Écologie (Généralités)
CONT

On soulignera que les options d'ingénierie douce incluent l'alimentation de plage, la construction de dunes, la revégétalisation côtière, et les directives de planification pour le développement du littoral.

Spanish

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