River restoration (Q108)
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Rivers are dynamic by nature as they carve their own course, distribute sediments and spill onto flood plains during flood events. Ecological river restoration involves ecological, spatial and physical management practices with the aim of returning rivers to their natural state. Common restoration techniques include reconnecting rivers with floodplains, reestablishment of the river’s meandering form with no barriers along its banks (i.e. removal of built-up embankments), and stabilising surrounding soil to reduce sedimentation and erosion (i.e. bed fixation).
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| English | River restoration |
Rivers are dynamic by nature as they carve their own course, distribute sediments and spill onto flood plains during flood events. Ecological river restoration involves ecological, spatial and physical management practices with the aim of returning rivers to their natural state. Common restoration techniques include reconnecting rivers with floodplains, reestablishment of the river’s meandering form with no barriers along its banks (i.e. removal of built-up embankments), and stabilising surrounding soil to reduce sedimentation and erosion (i.e. bed fixation). |
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