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Reduce sediment inputs to water bodies and receiving waters

Habitat Function Type of work
Forest
Living environment, Nutrient cycle
Drainage

Based on climate models, precipitation is increasing in Estonia, which makes it necessary to establish and maintain a high quality drainage system and ditching to adapt to climate change. Forest drainage ensures forest productivity, faster carbon sequestration in wood, and also creates water-related habitats.

Description of the action

When building, reconstructing and upgrading forest restoration infrastructure, reduce the amount of sediment reaching the headwaters and natural watercourses, e.g. road works during low tides, track sediment basins.

Why?

Sediment and suspended sediment entering water bodies spoil aquatic habitats, cause algae and plant blooms due to excess nutrients and oxygen depletion, and can cause blockages.

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