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Showing 1 to 3 of 3 for “"Eco-Engineering"”.
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Eco-engineering of coastal infrastructure: A design for life
… a loss of natural habitat, species diversity and ecosystem services. To mitigate the impacts of ocean sprawl, the practice of eco-engineering of coastal infrastructure has been developed. A strong evidence base in support of eco-engineering is growing, yet there remain critical knowledge gaps. …
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EPIBENTHIC INVERTEBRATES AND JUVENILE CHUM SALMON (ONCORHYNCHUS KETA) PREY AVAILABILITY ALONG AN ECO-ENGINEERED SHORELINE: A CASE STUDY AT THE SEAWALL IN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
… habitat loss and species assemblage shifts, but eco-engineered enhancements, or modifications to hard structures that mimic or support ecological processes, may improve ecosystem functioning and benefit shoreline dependent species. Seawalls and piers can reduce the quality and quantity of shallow …
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Understanding plant water relations and root biomechanics for hydro-mechanical reinforcement of slopes
… in the development stage of root primary and secondary structures.<br/>Root moisture content can be one of the factors inducing the observed large variability in root tensile strength. Therefore, the last part of this thesis assessed the effects of root drying on the root biomechanical …