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CLAYONNAGE [3 records]

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Record 1 2015-02-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Site Development
DEF

Trellis made of pickets and branches to hold back earth.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aménagement du terrain
DEF

Assemblage fait avec des pieux et des branches d'arbres pour soutenir des terres et les empêcher de s'ébouler.

Spanish

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Record 2 2006-05-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aquaculture
CONT

Biological slope protection needs constant thorough checking and maintenance, as wave action can cause erosion of the slopes. Usually a strip of planted reed is applied for biological slope protection. Where the reed is not strong enough temporary brush work protects the earth slope.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aquaculture
DEF

Assemblage de pieux et de branches d'arbres en forme de claie, destiné à soutenir des terres, à défendre contre les eaux les bords d'une rivière [...]

Spanish

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Record 3 2006-04-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aquaculture
DEF

A technique in which racks are installed on a bed of clams to increase turbulence, thus facilitating the settling of larvae on the bottom.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aquaculture
DEF

Technique qui consiste à installer des claies sur un gisement de myes pour accroître la turbulence, ce qui favorise la fixation des larves sur le fond.

Spanish

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