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(4083) Catchment management
Management of catchments to improve the quality of runoff water. Management of the catchment upstream of a risk area to reduce flood generation. Afforestation, for example, is sometimes used to reduce flood generation, and small check ponds are often installed. The measures include those for prevention of erosion, maintenance of ground cover and safety against fire and damage.

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