This shows again that the observation and documentation of torrential streams are essential for the development of appropriate protection measures. The results showed that 80% of the observed streams were carrying debris.
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In 2010, the Forestry Engineering Service for Torrent and Avalanche Control (in German Wildbach- und Lawinenverbauung (WLV)) undertook the job to document the torrential streams. On this website, current data on potential danger zones can be found.įorests in torrential stream catchment areas usually act as protection forests against flooding and erosion, but they can also send driftwood such as trees and branches, which can cause damage when they get suck on bridges for example. In addition, a public and user-friendly platform following the model of the " Natural Hazard Overview & Risk Assessment Austria" should appear on the internet. A good starting point is the EU Floods Directive, which should be implemented by 2015.
Good planning such as in emergency situations and preventative measures can save lives and livelihoods.
The communities and forest owners affected by the floods and torrential streams face immense damages. Prolonged heavy rains cause time and again flooding of entire regions, mudslides, fluvial sediments transport (flood with debris) and infrastructure damages.
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