vines & low growing groundcovers: overlooked restoration techniques
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VINES & LOW GROWING GROUNDCOVERS: OVERLOOKED RESTORATION TECHNIQUES. THESE METHODS ARE DAVE DERRICK DISCOVERIES (DDD). - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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VINES & LOW GROWING
GROUNDCOVERS: OVERLOOKED RESTORATION TECHNIQUES
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THESE METHODS ARE DAVE DERRICK
DISCOVERIES (DDD)
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SITE 2-A: BANK STABILIZATION TO PROTECT STATE HIGHWAY
RT. 209, BUSHKILL, PA.DELAWARE WATER GAP
NATIONAL RECREATION AREA NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PROJECT CONSTRUCTED
SEPTEMBER 14-26, 2009
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WILDLIFE ON SITE !! His twin had just crossed. Derrick scared this one by yelling “BEAR”...
CONSTRUCTION BUSHKILL CR-SITE 2-A PIX BY DERRICK 9-18-2009
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VINES – THE OVERLOOKED RESTORATION
TECHNIQUEUse vines for aesthetics, habitat, &
temperature mitigation (reduction in thermal heat transfer from stone structures). For this
project a 9 inch long cutting of Virginia Creeper was planted every 5 ft along the top
of an existing stone wall.
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1 YEAR LATER-Looking @ BW #7 & great first year growth of Virginia Creeper on stacked stone wall.
1 YEAR LATER-BUSHKILL CR-SITE 2-A - DERRICK 9-12-2010
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1 YEAR LATER-Looking DS @ planted Virginia Creeper vines on stacked stone wall. Great vine growth for first year
1 YEAR LATER-BUSHKILL CR-SITE 2-A - DERRICK 9-12-2010
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1 YEAR LATER-Close-up of vines on stone wall.
1 YEAR LATER-BUSHKILL CR-SITE 2-A - DERRICK 9-12-2010
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CHAUTAUQUA CREEK ICE DAMAGE REDUCTION
PROJECT –Near its mouth @ Lake Erie WESTFIELD, NY
Severe scour from ice and high flow velocities on the right descending bank had resulted in an overwidened section of stream.
Catskill Sand Cherry planted 3 years ago Under water & under ice every winter. Some examples growing 12 to 14 ft above
base flow water surface elevation Needs full sun
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Catskill Sand Cherry growing well, covered with ice all winter, growing 12-14 ft above base flow.
3 YEARS AFTER PLANTING-CHAUTAUQUA CR.-JOE GALATI 5-31-2011
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Mid & Upper bank vegetation growing well
Pix by Derrick - 8/23/2006
Trees No protection, 2 rows of
shrubs
Riprap with
grasses
Square cut stone
with willow & dogwood
whips
Sh
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Vines & some veg growing amongst large toe stone
3YRS 1 MONTH AFTER-CAZENOVIA CR. @ STEVENSON ST-DERRICK 6-12-09
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3 YEARS & 1 MONTH AFTER
PROJECT COMPLETION
Photos By Derrick JUNE 12, 2009
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Looking DS @ left bank. Nice species diversity of plants.
3YRS 1 MONTH AFTER-CAZENOVIA CR. @ STEVENSON ST-DERRICK 6-12-09
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Close up of robust mid & upper bank veg.
3YRS 1 MONTH AFTER-CAZENOVIA CR. @ STEVENSON ST-DERRICK 6-12-09
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4.66 YEARSAFTER PROJECT
COMPLETIONPhotos by Derrick JUNE 16, 2010
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4.66 YRS LATER-CAZENOVIA CR. @ STEVENSON ST-DERRICK 6-16-2010
4.66 years after completion. From the bridge looking DS. Except for narrow band of stone at toe, dense veg has covered
the entire bank.
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4.66 YRS LATER-CAZENOVIA CR. @ STEVENSON ST-DERRICK 6-16-2010
4.66 years after completion. From the bridge looking DS. Good diversity of plant species with some volunteer plants (Cottonwood, Black Locust, herbacious, some
invasive Japanese Knotweed).
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4.66 YRS LATER-CAZENOVIA CR. @ STEVENSON ST-DERRICK 6-16-2010
4.66 years after completion. From the bank looking DS. Willow is growing well in the riprap section.
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4.66 YRS LATER-CAZENOVIA CR. @ STEVENSON ST-DERRICK 6-16-2010
4.66 years after completion. Looking at top bank.
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5 YEARSAFTER PROJECT
COMPLETIONPhotos by
Chuck Godfrey Feb. 18, 2011
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5 YRS LATER-CAZ CR. @ STEVENSON ST-CHUCK GODFREY 2-28-2011
5 YEARS AFTER PROJECT COMPLETION. Ice is back!! DOT closed the bridge for 2 days, concrete channel UGLY but OK.
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5 YRS LATER-CAZ CR. @ STEVENSON ST-CHUCK GODFREY 2-28-2011
5 YEARS AFTER PROJECT COMPLETION. Ice flowing around plants & pounding project, plants look OK!!!
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This PowerPoint presentation was developed & built by Dave Derrick.
Any questions or comments, call my personal cell @ 601-218-7717, or email @ [email protected]
Enjoy the information!!
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Brothers separated at
birth!!
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Cleophus Speed Elvis Derrick, note ear on big paw to left
This river engineering is really exciting stuff…