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Nature Based Solution
Systems for Erosion Control

N25 Revetment with Cuttings

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Revetment under construction
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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
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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 ● ○ ○