Living LandscapesDESIGN
Module 09 / 25
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Douglas Barnes
Pages 48 to 51: Levelling instruments, especially “A-Frame” on Page 51
Pages 79 to 80: check dams and gabions
Pages 109 to 110: dryland microcatchments
Pages 38 to 39: Permission and planning — read before considering construction
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Ben Falk
Pages 128 to 163: water and earthworks
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Watch the Don Tipping Keyline Design video for the larger design context. Use the linked contour and swale resources in this module for the practical overview.
For the contour exercise, use a stable A-frame with a freely hanging string and weight. Mark where both feet stand. Mark the string position on the crossbar, exchange the feet on those same ground marks, and mark again. Halfway between the marks is the level reference. Recheck calibration before use. On a gentle, accessible site, mark a short sequence of equal-height points, check it again, and transfer it to your map. Record one source of measurement uncertainty.
Dams, drainage changes, and infiltration earthworks need site-specific assessment, appropriate permissions, and qualified design where necessary.
Exercise: A-Frame Contour Mapping Exercise: Follow the calibration and mapping instructions in the study guide. Record the contour on your site map.