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Instead of using metal bars to secure the dams we used Arundo donax for both, the horizontal “dam walls” as for the vertical structures. By that the dams are totally biodegradable.” slide_bg_2=”rgb(119, 165, 164)” slide_image_1=”9761″ slide_image_2=”9762″][/md_double_slider][md_separator separator_style=”line” separator_color=”rgb(255, 255, 255)” separator_size=”10″ separator_width=”70″ md_separator_animation_type=”fade” md_separator_animation_speed=”200″ md_separator_animation_delay=”0″ md_separator_animation_position=”center” md_separator_animation_show=”once” md_separator_animation_easing=”Quart.easeInOut”][/md_separator][md_double_slider slide_num=”4″ double_slider_auto_play=”no” slide_title_1=”1. Find the right spot to create a dam” slide_sub_title_1=”” slide_description_1=”Look at the waterways down the slope and make out a spot where there is the need for a dam. At the same time you should choose regarding the structure of the soil as it needs to be stable enough to hold the dam. Remembering the objective to create many little structures to slow down the water and to collect material that flows with it.” slide_bg_1=”rgb(119, 165, 164)” slide_title_2=”2. Prepare the caña” slide_sub_title_2=”” slide_description_2=”Bring enough caña or branches with you and start preparing the cañas to use as vertical structures.
They should have an angled cut on one side to create a point to
hammer them in the ground more easily. The upper end should be cut just above a junction, as those parts of the caña are the most stable parts.” slide_bg_2=”rgb(148, 170, 117)” slide_title_3=”3. Put in the vertical structure” slide_sub_title_3=”” slide_description_3=”Start by putting in the vertical caña into the ground.
There should be some in the front and some in the back. So you can fill them up afterwards with the horizontal cañas or branches.
It’s best if you don’t need to add any vertical structures after filling it up, as it’s quite difficult to place them well.” slide_bg_3=”rgb(234, 174, 84)” slide_title_4=”4. Filling up the dam” slide_sub_title_4=”” slide_description_4=”Now all that’s left to do is to fill up the structure with branches or cañas. Take a garden scissor or the machete with you to the dam, so you can adjust the length of the branches/ cañas.
After the first rains you may already see some collection of material in the dam!” slide_bg_4=”rgb(203, 189, 163)” slide_image_1=”9764″ slide_image_2=”9765″ slide_image_3=”9766″ slide_image_4=”9767″][/md_double_slider][/vc_column][/vc_row]