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This Leaflet looks at open ditch schemes superimposed on ploughing and commonly called cross-draining. Sections covered are – site factors, laying out a drainage scheme, limitations to the use of open drains, maintenance, and remedial drainage work. Appendix 1 discusses the allowable catchment area for cross-drains, appendix 2 contains a glossary.

Published
1979
Publication type
Archive publication: Leaflet
ISBN

0-11-710224-5

Publication owner
Forestry Commission