Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 03/04/2015 - 11:04 Definition Ditch blocking in managed peatland forests can be used to slow water and trap sediment after forest harvesting. The ditches can be made of wood logs or gabions, for example. - Elaborated by NWRM project experts and validated by the European Commission Links Relation type Narrower Concept Natural Water Retention Measure Themes forestry Type of action Maintenance Biophysical benefits Flood protection Slowing down of water flow Full Context Pathway(aka Context) Default view Area(aka Level or Site) ALL