Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Italian term or phrase:
corsi d'acqua in pianura/rotoli di canneto
English translation:
watercourses in the plain/reed rolls/willow wattles
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Neil Barnes
Feb 12, 2007 18:28
17 yrs ago
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Italian term
corsi d'acqua in pianura/rotoli di canneto
Italian to English
Tech/Engineering
Environment & Ecology
Hi, can anyone explain what 2 phrases these might mean? they come from:
"20a mostra il consolidamento con rotoli di canneto delle sponde di corsi d'acqua di pianura".
Thanks!
"20a mostra il consolidamento con rotoli di canneto delle sponde di corsi d'acqua di pianura".
Thanks!
Proposed translations
(English)
3 | watercourses in the plain/reed rolls/willow wattles | awilliams |
3 | streams,waterways/watercourses in the plain/rolls of cane-fields/cane-plantations | Gad Kohenov |
Proposed translations
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watercourses in the plain/reed rolls/willow wattles
I think "rotoli di canneto" could be "reed rolls" to prevent erosion around waterways.
It seems that maybe reed rolls protect against erosion while willow wattles promote new growth. Afraid I'm really pushed for time, but it may help.
http://www.anokanaturalresources.com/res_mgnt/lks_strms/will...
http://a500.co.uk/news/february2006/flood_defence.html
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Note added at 34 mins (2007-02-12 19:02:55 GMT)
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NB: .doc file!!
www.environment-agency.gov.uk/commondata/103599/offham_1569...
Offham Bank Slip
The Environment Agency gives notice that it proposes to carry out improvement works to the flood defences on River Ouse in Offham near Offham Pumping Station (NGR TQ4058111613). The proposed improvement works will involve the following: the repair of a bank slip 25m in length, including wooden stakes and reed rolls at the base of the bank to improve stability.
It seems that maybe reed rolls protect against erosion while willow wattles promote new growth. Afraid I'm really pushed for time, but it may help.
http://www.anokanaturalresources.com/res_mgnt/lks_strms/will...
http://a500.co.uk/news/february2006/flood_defence.html
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Note added at 34 mins (2007-02-12 19:02:55 GMT)
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NB: .doc file!!
www.environment-agency.gov.uk/commondata/103599/offham_1569...
Offham Bank Slip
The Environment Agency gives notice that it proposes to carry out improvement works to the flood defences on River Ouse in Offham near Offham Pumping Station (NGR TQ4058111613). The proposed improvement works will involve the following: the repair of a bank slip 25m in length, including wooden stakes and reed rolls at the base of the bank to improve stability.
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streams,waterways/watercourses in the plain/rolls of cane-fields/cane-plantations
Another possibility.
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