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Nature Based Solution
Systems for Erosion Control

N25 Revetment with Cuttings

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Challenges
Climate Resilience Water Management Natural and Climate Hazards Biodiversity Enhancement Air Quality Health and Well-being Social Justice and Social Cohesion
Description

By covering eroded riverbanks with cuttings, they can be stabilized against further erosion. Using cuttings that are able to root, for example from willow, allow for long-term stabilization though natural cultivation of vegetation. It is a simple method that can use local material, and is often implemented in combination with other soil bioengineering techniques like living fascines to maximize stabilization potential.

Conditions for Implementation
  • Appropriate construction timing (e.g. low water flow, no rainfall, appropriate season for vegetation development)
Similar Terminology
Spreitlage
Brush mattress
Brush and hedge layers
Dormant cuttings
Performance
    Cooling Service Transpiration
    Shading
    Evaporation
    Building (Insulation)
    Reflection (Albedo)
    Surface Water Regulation Water Conveyance
    Water Infiltration
    Water Retention
    Water Storage
    Water Reuse
    Water Purification Water Filtering
    Water Bio-remediation
    Air Purification and Noise Reduction Deposition
    Air Biofiltration
    Noise Reduction
    Biodiversity Habitat Provision
    Connectivity
    Socio-Cultural Services Beauty / Appearance
    Usability / Functionality
    Social Interaction
    Education
    Provisioning Service Food / Energy / Material
    Climate Regulation CO2 Sequestration