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Author Schor, Horst J., 1938-

Title Landforming : an environmental approach to hillside development, mine reclamation and watershed restoration / Horst J. Schor, Donald H. Gray
Published Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, [2007]
©2007
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Description 1 online resource (xiv, 354 pages) : illustrations
Contents Introduction to landform grading and revegetation -- Surficial erosion and mass wasting of slopes -- Influence of vegetation on hillside stability -- Influence of topography on slope stability and hydrology -- Geomorphic evolution of slopes -- Hillside grading fundamentals -- Principles of landform grading -- Essential design elements for slope forms and landforms -- Implementation of the landform grading plan -- Public and regulatory response to landform grading -- Landforming projects--watershed restoration and mining reclamation -- Landforming projects--hillside development and mass-grading applications
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
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Subject Grading (Earthwork)
Landscape construction.
Soil conservation.
Soil stabilization.
Soil-binding plants.
Form Electronic book
Author Gray, Donald H.
ISBN 0470259906
1613440235 (electronic bk.)
9780470259900
9781613440230 (electronic bk.)
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