Eine Plattform für die Wissenschaft: Bauingenieurwesen, Architektur und Urbanistik
Eine Plattform für die Wissenschaft: Bauingenieurwesen, Architektur und Urbanistik
Sustainable Landscaping in Cyclone-Prone Areas: A Paradigm Shift
Abstract Cyclone Hudhud, which struck Visakhapatnam on October 12, 2014, delivered a crippling blow to the green cover of the city. Most of the trees in public parks, university campuses and residential layouts in the vicinity of the Beach Road suffered from extensive or partial damage. Majority of the flowering and foliage trees suffered from discoloration of leaves due to salt spray deposited by the cyclonic winds. A post-cyclone damage assessment to the vegetation along the coastal corridor has been carried out by the authors with the objective of understanding the vulnerability of different species of trees to cyclonic storms. Several indigenous species survived the fury of the cyclone, whereas many exotic species succumbed. The present study has identified various types of damage sustained by trees under the influence of strong cyclonic winds. Post-cyclone, some of the beaches in Visakhapatnam have also suffered from extensive erosion. The significance of preserving the indigenous groundcovers for arresting beach erosion is also discussed. Plant selection criteria for landscaping normally include an assessment of their visual, ornamental and functional characteristics along with their cost, availability, etc. However in cyclone-prone areas, a paradigm shift in plant selection criteria is essential. Trees and shrubs need to be selected that are indigenous, wind resistant, possess a minimum of co-dominant stems and are resistant to damage from salt spray. This would help in minimising the damage to trees from future storms and help in the creation of safe and sustainable coastal environments.
Sustainable Landscaping in Cyclone-Prone Areas: A Paradigm Shift
Abstract Cyclone Hudhud, which struck Visakhapatnam on October 12, 2014, delivered a crippling blow to the green cover of the city. Most of the trees in public parks, university campuses and residential layouts in the vicinity of the Beach Road suffered from extensive or partial damage. Majority of the flowering and foliage trees suffered from discoloration of leaves due to salt spray deposited by the cyclonic winds. A post-cyclone damage assessment to the vegetation along the coastal corridor has been carried out by the authors with the objective of understanding the vulnerability of different species of trees to cyclonic storms. Several indigenous species survived the fury of the cyclone, whereas many exotic species succumbed. The present study has identified various types of damage sustained by trees under the influence of strong cyclonic winds. Post-cyclone, some of the beaches in Visakhapatnam have also suffered from extensive erosion. The significance of preserving the indigenous groundcovers for arresting beach erosion is also discussed. Plant selection criteria for landscaping normally include an assessment of their visual, ornamental and functional characteristics along with their cost, availability, etc. However in cyclone-prone areas, a paradigm shift in plant selection criteria is essential. Trees and shrubs need to be selected that are indigenous, wind resistant, possess a minimum of co-dominant stems and are resistant to damage from salt spray. This would help in minimising the damage to trees from future storms and help in the creation of safe and sustainable coastal environments.
Sustainable Landscaping in Cyclone-Prone Areas: A Paradigm Shift
Mohan, K. (Autor:in) / Gorle, Jagadeesh (Autor:in)
27.12.2016
11 pages
Aufsatz/Kapitel (Buch)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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