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VINES & LOW GROWING GROUNDCOVERS: OVERLOOKED RESTORATION TECHNIQUES

VINES & LOW GROWING GROUNDCOVERS: OVERLOOKED RESTORATION TECHNIQUES. THESE METHODS ARE DAVE DERRICK DISCOVERIES (DDD).

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VINES & LOW GROWING GROUNDCOVERS: OVERLOOKED RESTORATION TECHNIQUES

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  1. VINES & LOW GROWING GROUNDCOVERS: OVERLOOKED RESTORATION TECHNIQUES

  2. THESE METHODS ARE DAVE DERRICK DISCOVERIES (DDD)

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. VINES – THE OVERLOOKED RESTORATION TECHNIQUE Use 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.

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 1 YEAR LATER-Close-up of vines on stone wall. 1 YEAR LATER-BUSHKILL CR-SITE 2-A - DERRICK 9-12-2010

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. Mid & Upper bank vegetation growing well Trees No protection, 2 rows of shrubs Riprap with grasses Square cut stone with willow & dogwood whips Sheetpile Pix by Derrick - 8/23/2006

  12. Vines & some veg growing amongst large toe stone 3YRS 1 MONTH AFTER-CAZENOVIA CR. @ STEVENSON ST-DERRICK 6-12-09

  13. 3 YEARS & 1 MONTH AFTER PROJECT COMPLETIONPhotos By Derrick JUNE 12, 2009

  14. Looking DS @ left bank. Nice species diversity of plants. 3YRS 1 MONTH AFTER-CAZENOVIA CR. @ STEVENSON ST-DERRICK 6-12-09

  15. Close up of robust mid & upper bank veg. 3YRS 1 MONTH AFTER-CAZENOVIA CR. @ STEVENSON ST-DERRICK 6-12-09

  16. 4.66 YEARSAFTER PROJECT COMPLETIONPhotos by Derrick JUNE 16, 2010

  17. 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. 4.66 YRS LATER-CAZENOVIA CR. @ STEVENSON ST-DERRICK 6-16-2010

  18. 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). 4.66 YRS LATER-CAZENOVIA CR. @ STEVENSON ST-DERRICK 6-16-2010

  19. 4.66 years after completion. From the bank looking DS. Willow is growing well in the riprap section. 4.66 YRS LATER-CAZENOVIA CR. @ STEVENSON ST-DERRICK 6-16-2010

  20. 4.66 years after completion. Looking at top bank. 4.66 YRS LATER-CAZENOVIA CR. @ STEVENSON ST-DERRICK 6-16-2010

  21. 5 YEARSAFTER PROJECT COMPLETIONPhotos by Chuck Godfrey Feb. 18, 2011

  22. 5 YEARS AFTER PROJECT COMPLETION. Ice is back!! DOT closed the bridge for 2 days, concrete channel UGLY but OK. 5 YRS LATER-CAZ CR. @ STEVENSON ST-CHUCK GODFREY 2-28-2011

  23. 5 YEARS AFTER PROJECT COMPLETION. Ice flowing around plants & pounding project, plants look OK!!! 5 YRS LATER-CAZ CR. @ STEVENSON ST-CHUCK GODFREY 2-28-2011

  24. This PowerPoint presentation was developed & built by Dave Derrick. Any questions or comments, call my personal cell @ 601-218-7717, or email @ d_derrick@r2d-eng.comEnjoy the information!!

  25. Brothers separated at birth!!

  26. Cleophus Speed Elvis Derrick, note ear on big paw to left This river engineering is really exciting stuff…

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