• Basins and ponds

    Basins and ponds store surface run-off.ﾠ Detention basins are free from water in dry weather flow conditions but ponds (e.g., retention ponds, flood storage reservoirs, shallow impoundments) contain water in dry weather,
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  • Biophysical environment

    The biophysical environment is the biotic and abiotic surrounding of an organism or population, and consequently includes the factors that have an influence in their survival, development and evolution.

    Related terms Biophysical parameter
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  • Biophysical parameter

    A biophysical parameter is a measurable characteristic that can help in defining a particular system.
    Related terms Nitrate, Phosphorus
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  • Bioretention system

    Bioretention systems are vegetated, shallow depressions that temporarily pond stormwater before passing it through a layered profile that commonly includes surface mulch, engineered soil media, and vegetation, often u

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  • Buffer strips and hedges

    Buffer strips and hedgerows are natural or semi-natural vegetated features integrated into agricultural and semi-urban landscapes to enhance ecological and hydrological functions.

    Related terms Natural Water Retention Measure
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