Water Stewardship Information Sources
| Citation | Landslides triggered by road construction in organic soils on gentle and moderately steep slopes - research project |
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| Organization | FLNRO |
| URL | https://www.for.gov.bc.ca/rco/research/geo/landslide_road.htm |
| Abstract/Description or Keywords | Promote awareness of the problem Provide detailed description of the problem Review of historic landslide events in organic soils Examination of triggering mechanisms Provide detailed description of site conditions most prone to landslides during road construction. Provide operational guidelines for road construction in similar site conditions. Establish contact person for BCTS to report future events to and seek operational guidance. Create database for ongoing monitoring of any future slides. |
| Information Type | webpage |
| Regional Watershed | Vancouver Island North, Vancouver Island South, Central Coast, Howe Sound & Sunshine Coast, Lower Fraser |
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| Project status | unknown |
| Contact Name | Tom Millard |
| Contact Email | [email protected] |