Reference natural models for waterstream planning

Abstract

When the notion of « landscape » is taken into account in the framework of water stream planning, it must be inspired from natural models. Too many hydraulic developments have led to the channelization and the standardization of a great number of water streams. This standardization has led to a loss of habitat, a decrease in biodiversity and a drop in the biological and chemical qualities of water. In the framework of a water stream refitting, it is necessary to attempt to develop conditions allowing each species (plant or animal) to refind its place. It is appropriate to use and combine at best the root potentialities of plants in order to obtain results that can withstand heavy physical constraints. By playing with the right position of these plants, the water stream section and the design of these projects based on existing natural models, one can obtain a perfect landscape integration of these projects in their natural context.