Stabilisation of runoff pathways
Pathways of concentrated surface runoff should be stabilised by permanent greening to prevent erosion. They can be reinforced by stones so that they are able to transfer the concentrated surface runoff without the occurrence of erosion on the pathway. The most common shape is a parabola with a low depth, which is most similar to that of the naturally created pathways. The measure requires an occupation of agricultural land. It should be implemented if protective soil measures are ineffective to protect soil from erosion. When accompanied by appropriate vegetation, they can be a part of the territorial system of ecological stability. The effect is enhanced when other measures exist in the contributing area. The consolidation of property rights relations might be necessary.
Check out the RAINMAN good practice examples:
- Participative development of a concept for heavy rain risk reduction and sustainable soil management at Poisenbach slopes (rural conditions), DE
- Implementation of risk reduction measures through land consolidation, DE
- Land use and objectives for agricultural use considering the consequences of climate change in the Upper Elbe Valley/Eastern Ore Mountains Regional Plan, DE
READ MORE:
- Office International de l’Eau (2015): Natural Water Retention Measures, URL: http://nwrm.eu (19.03.2020): filter strips
- Výzkumný ústav vodohospodářský TGM (2018): Katalog přírodě blízkých opatření pro zadržení vody v krajině [Catalogue of green water retention measures in the landscape], URL: http://www.suchovkrajine.cz/vystupy (25.03.2020): Stabilizace dráhy soustředěného odtoku (DSO)
- Landesamt für Umwelt, Landwirtschaft und Geologie (Ed.) (2016): Dezentraler Hochwasserschutz im ländlichen Raum, URL: https://publikationen.sachsen.de/bdb/artikel/13555 (25.03.2020): Dauergrünland in reliefbedingten Abflussbahnen
Výzkumný ústav vodohospodářský T. G. Masaryka. v.v.i.
