Retention, storage and drainage of rainwater in and along forest roads
Abstract
The aim of this project is to develop a new water drainage system for forest roads based on the principle of retention. Instead of the densest possible surface layers, forest roads are to be constructed with infiltration-capable superstructures, which allows the water to infiltrate the adjoining forest in a delayed and damage-free manner by means of retention and storage. It is intended to reduce the concentrated run off from pipe culverts to such an extent that, if possible, the pipe culverts will no longer be the starting point for debris flows and pluvial floods in the settlement area in the future. Reduced water runoff on the surface of forest roads is also expected to decrease the erosion and reduce damage due to heavy rains. This, in addition to a reduction in required maintenance measures, will also ensure an extension in the life of the forest roads.
- retentive forest roads
- Sustainable landscape construction
- climate change adaptated protection forest
- climate change adaptation
- rain water management
Project staff
Rosemarie Stangl
Univ.Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Rosemarie Stangl
rosemarie.stangl@boku.ac.at
Tel: +43 1 47654-87401, 87426
Project Leader
01.03.2022 - 30.11.2025
Mirjam Blecha
Dipl.-Ing. Mirjam Blecha
mirjam.blecha@boku.ac.at
Tel: +43 1 47654-87423
Project Staff
01.03.2022 - 30.11.2025
Bernhard Scharf
Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Bernhard Scharf
bernhard.scharf@boku.ac.at
Tel: +43 1 47654-87413
Project Staff
01.03.2022 - 30.11.2025
Philipp Spörl
Dipl.-Ing. Dr.nat.techn. Philipp Spörl
philipp.spoerl@boku.ac.at
Tel: +43 1 47654-87412
Project Staff
01.03.2022 - 30.11.2025
BOKU partners
External partners
Verein Regentropfen
none
partner
TU Graz, Institute of Urban Water Management and Landscape Water Engineering_x000D_
none
partner
University for Continuing Education Krems
none
partner
Gartengestaltung Ing. Anton Rath
none
partner
Hengl V+B GmbH
none
partner
Hydro Ingenieure Umwelttechnik GmbH
none
partner