Submitted by admineplanete on Wed, 03/04/2015 - 11:04 Definition Sediment capture ponds are widely used to "slow down" water being drained from boreal forests. The main function of the sediment capture ponds is to remove prevent pollution of receiving waters downstream of a forest by removing suspended sediment and associated pollutants. - Based on Stella definitions, adapted by NWRM project experts and validated by the European Commission Links Relation type Narrower Concept Natural Water Retention Measure Themes urban area forestry Type of action Maintenance Forest harvesting Biophysical benefits Water quality improvement Decrease of erosion Soil conservation Flood protection Full Context Pathway(aka Context) Default view Area(aka Level or Site) ALL