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A Novel Integrated Design Methodology for Nature-Based Solutions and Soil and Water Bioengineering Interventions: The Tardio&Mickovski Methodology

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  • Guillermo Tardio

    (Spanish Association of Soil Bioengineering (AEIP), 28905 Getafe, Spain)

  • Slobodan B. Mickovski

    (Department of Civil Engineering and Environmental Management, Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU), Glasgow G4 OBA, UK)

Abstract

A methodology for designing nature-based solutions (NBS) and soil and water bioengineering (SWB) works is proposed which includes the main particularities of this type of intervention. The dynamic nature of NBS/SWB works, their most important changes and possible critical scenarios are reflected in the proposed methodology. A clear and practical time framework for design checks is also defined. Existing structural design routines and plant root reinforcement models are integrated into the proposed time staged scheme. Likewise, the connections with the monitoring stage and the possibilities of continuous improvement are incorporated as an essential characteristic of the approach of this type of intervention. The proposed methodology is validated by means of a practical case study example embracing the whole service life of an SWB/NBS intervention. The obtained results are in good agreement with both the accumulated experience within the European SWB sector and the existing data collected in SWB monitoring works. The proposed methodology can be readily implemented in a wide range of nature restoration projects and works.

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  • Guillermo Tardio & Slobodan B. Mickovski, 2023. "A Novel Integrated Design Methodology for Nature-Based Solutions and Soil and Water Bioengineering Interventions: The Tardio&Mickovski Methodology," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(4), pages 1-18, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:15:y:2023:i:4:p:3044-:d:1061067
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    1. Alejandro Gonzalez-Ollauri & Slobodan B. Mickovski, 2020. "The Effect of Willow ( Salix sp.) on Soil Moisture and Matric Suction at a Slope Scale," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(23), pages 1-19, November.
    2. Albert Sorolla & Eduard Piera & Bet Mota-Freixas & Gina Sorolla Salvans & Inma Rueda & Adrian Lochner Prats & Clara Unzeta, 2021. "Improvement of the Plantation Success in a Crib Wall in a Mediterranean Hydro-Meteorological Risks Scenario—Practical Results," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(21), pages 1-16, October.
    3. Laddyla Bezerra & Osvaldo de Freitas Neto & Olavo Santos & Slobodan Mickovski, 2020. "Landslide Risk Mapping in an Urban Area of the City of Natal, Brazil," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(22), pages 1-18, November.
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