Difference between revisions of "Enhanced grass swales"

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-This article is about installations designed to capture and convey surface runoff along a vegetated channel, whilst also promoting infiltration. <br>
+#REDIRECT [[Enhanced swales]]
-For underground conveyance which promotes infiltration, see [[Exfiltration trenches]].<br>
-For conveyance along planted channels, on both surface and underground, see [[Bioswales]].
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-===Overview==
-'''The fundamental components of an enhanced grassed swale are:'''
-*Graded channel
-*[[Grasses| Resilient turf grass]]
-*[[Check dams]], to facilitate short term ponding
-'''Additional components may include:'''
-*[[Absorbent landscapes| Amended soil]], to increase infiltration to soils below
-*[[Liner|Impermeable membrane]], to prevent infiltration to soils below
-*[[Turf reinforcement]], to prevent scour