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Drainage
Glossary Term
Definition
An operation that, through the establishment of ditches or other techniques, seeks to improve the terrain water drainage. Keep in mind that drainage can have side effects such as degradation of soil quality, contribution to carbon emissions, and may cause biodiversity loss by destroying habitats, especially for peatland.