Submitted by admineplanete on Wed, 03/04/2015 - 11:04 Definition The suppression of lateral constraints consists in removing some bank protection in order to enhance lateral connection of the river, diversifying flows (depth, substrate, speed), diversify habitats but also capping floods in the mainstream. - Based on Stella definitions, adapted by NWRM project experts and validated by the European Commission Links Relation type Related Concept Natural Water Retention Measure Themes natural area Type of action Restoration Biophysical benefits Flood protection Biodiversity enhancement Full Context Pathway(aka Context) Default view Area(aka Level or Site) ALL