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VOIE EAU ENGAZONNEE [1 record]

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Record 1 2001-05-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soil Science
  • Soil Conservation
  • Cropping Systems
DEF

Strip of grass growing in the low area of a field where water can gather and cause erosion.

DEF

A natural or constructed channel that is usually broad and shallow. Erosion resistant grasses are used to provide a controlled depth and flow velocity for the runoff. A grass waterway typically is 30 to 100 feet wide and carries water up to one or two feet deep.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Science du sol
  • Conservation des sols
  • Systèmes de culture
DEF

Bande de terre gazonnée qui sert à évacuer les eaux superficielles et qui contribue à maîtriser l'érosion.

Key term(s)
  • voie d'eau engazonnée

Spanish

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