Engineering works and wetlands in lowland areas generally drained by gravity is the outcome of a CIRIA study of the problems that may arise and the possible solutions. It provides information and guidance on engineering aspects of accommodating the conservation or creation of wetlands within or adjacent to areas subject to river or land drainage improvements.
Six particular wetland areas, typifying the range of conditions and requirements likely to be encountered,were chosen from a much larger number considered in the study. These are described in detail together with the solutions that were adopted. Each area is considered under the headings of ecology, engineering, assessment of results, and costs.
The following review section of the guide gives background information and enunciates general principles and lessons to be drawn from the individual studies. This contains subsections on political, economic and legal aspects, ecology, engineering methods, hydrology, soils, costs and benefits, and evaluation and monitoring.
For more information, please contact Matthew Parker (Matthew.parker@ice.org.uk)
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