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Decaying river bank protection made of natural materials at a creek in Lower Saxony (2018)

Condition of the near-natural bank protection at Schierenbach three years after installation. Most of the embankment is covered by vegetation.

During the restoration of the creek Schierenbach, wood has been used for bank protection. This natural material decays over time and slowly allows the water body to develop. In addition, the decomposing wood serves as food for numerous insect larvae.

Source: Georg Lamberty / Planungsbüro Zumbroich

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