In this topic we explore how to understand the topographical features of a landscape and work synergistically with this to capture, store and spread water, reduce erosion, re-hydrate the landscape and develop aquaculture systems.
Topography describes the contours of the landscape - shaped by bedrock type, the processes of erosion by water and wind and softened by different vegetation types. To understand how topography impacts your site requires an integration of knowledge between catchment size, the slope of the immediate landscape, rainfall patterns, vegetation cover and depth of soil. All these factors combine to provide an insight into how the flow of water through the surrounding landscape will impact your site.
The following topics are covered in this course:
Topography describes the contours of the landscape - shaped by bedrock type, the processes of erosion by water and wind and softened by different vegetation types. To understand how topography impacts your site requires an integration of knowledge between catchment size, the slope of the immediate landscape, rainfall patterns, vegetation cover and depth of soil. All these factors combine to provide an insight into how the flow of water through the surrounding landscape will impact your site.
The following topics are covered in this course:
- Topography: The impact of slope, aspect and catchment dynamics on your site.
- Water: Investigating the dynamics of water flow and how it can be harnessed to support production.
- Micro-climates: Utilising and optimising site characteristics to create beneficial micro-climates.
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