Chiu Pik Ki Becky. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2004. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 112-124). / Abstracts in English and Chinese. / Abstract --- p.i / Acknowledgements --- p.v / Table of Contents --- p.vi / List of Tables --- p.x / List of Figures --- p.xi / List of Plates --- p.xii / Chapter Chapter One --- introduction / Chapter 1.1 --- Introduction --- p.1 / Chapter 1.2 --- Trends in slope design --- p.2 / Chapter 1.3 --- Bioengineering practices --- p.3 / Chapter 1.4 --- Factors affecting slope vegetation growth --- p.4 / Chapter 1.5 --- Conceptual framework of the study --- p.5 / Chapter 1.6 --- Objectives of the study --- p.8 / Chapter 1.7 --- Significance of the study --- p.9 / Chapter 1.8 --- Organization of the thesis --- p.9 / Chapter Chapter two --- Literature Review / Chapter 2.1 --- Introduction --- p.11 / Chapter 2.2 --- Slope bioengineering practices --- p.12 / Chapter 2.3 --- Local techniques --- p.14 / Chapter 2.4 --- Factors affecting performance of slope --- p.19 / Chapter 2.4.1 --- Species selection --- p.19 / Chapter 2.4.2 --- Site characteristics --- p.21 / Chapter 2.4.3 --- Physical properties of growth medium --- p.21 / Chapter 2.4.4 --- Nutrients and fertilization --- p.23 / Chapter 2.4.5 --- Water and irrigation --- p.25 / Chapter 2.4.6 --- Management --- p.28 / Chapter 2.5 --- Summary --- p.28 / Chapter chapter Three --- Common Slope Bioengineering Techniques in Hong Kong / Chapter 3.1 --- Introduction --- p.29 / Chapter 3.2 --- Study sites --- p.31 / Chapter 3.3 --- Methodology --- p.34 / Chapter 3.3.1 --- In situ substrate measurements --- p.34 / Chapter 3.3.2 --- Substrate sampling --- p.35 / Chapter 3.3.3 --- Laboratory analysis --- p.35 / Chapter 3.3.4 --- Vegetation performance --- p.39 / Chapter 3.3.5 --- Statistical analysis --- p.39 / Chapter 3.4 --- Results and discussion --- p.40 / Chapter 3.4.1 --- Physical properties of substrates --- p.40 / Chapter 3.4.2 --- Chemical properties of substrates --- p.42 / Chapter 3.4.3 --- Vegetation performance --- p.48 / Chapter 3.5 --- Summary --- p.55 / Chapter chapter Four --- Substrate Properties and Nutrient Dynamics / Chapter 4.1 --- Introduction --- p.57 / Chapter 4.2 --- Experimental design of trial plots --- p.58 / Chapter 4.3 --- Methodology --- p.62 / Chapter 4.3.1 --- Substrate sampling and measurement --- p.62 / Chapter 4.3.2 --- Laboratory analysis --- p.63 / Chapter 4.3.3 --- Vegetation coverage --- p.63 / Chapter 4.3.4 --- Statistical analysis --- p.64 / Chapter 4.4 --- Results and discussion --- p.64 / Chapter 4.4.1 --- General substrate properties --- p.64 / Chapter 4.4.2 --- Seasonal variation in substrate properties --- p.68 / Chapter 4.4.3 --- Comparison between hydro-mulching and fibered-soil --- p.71 / Chapter 4.4.4 --- Nutrients and vegetation performance --- p.72 / Chapter 4.5 --- Summary --- p.72 / Chapter chapter Five --- Effect of Water and Management Practices on Slope Vegetation / Chapter 5.1 --- Introduction --- p.74 / Chapter 5.2 --- Rationale of the experiment --- p.77 / Chapter 5.2.1 --- Substrate thickness --- p.77 / Chapter 5.2.2 --- Irrigation --- p.78 / Chapter 5.2.3 --- Trimming --- p.78 / Chapter 5.2.4 --- Potential revegetation species besides grasses --- p.78 / Chapter 5.3 --- Methodology --- p.80 / Chapter 5.3.1 --- In situ moisture measurement --- p.81 / Chapter 5.3.2 --- Vegetation coverage --- p.81 / Chapter 5.3.3 --- Statistical analysis --- p.81 / Chapter 5.4 --- Results and discussion --- p.82 / Chapter 5.4.1 --- Dynamics of water on slopes --- p.82 / Chapter 5.4.2 --- Water content and vegetation coverage --- p.85 / Chapter 5.4.3 --- Vegetation and rooting depth --- p.89 / Chapter 5.4.4 --- Vegetal response to management practices --- p.90 / Chapter 5.4.5 --- Species trial --- p.90 / Chapter 5.4.6 --- Invasion of species --- p.92 / Chapter 5.5 --- Summary --- p.92 / Chapter Chapter Six --- Limitations of Present Bioengineering Techniques / Chapter 6.1 --- Introduction --- p.94 / Chapter 6.2 --- Physical setting --- p.94 / Chapter 6.2.1 --- Steep gradient --- p.94 / Chapter 6.2.2 --- Shotcreted slope surface --- p.94 / Chapter 6.3 --- Substrate properties --- p.95 / Chapter 6.3.1 --- Substrate thickness --- p.95 / Chapter 6.3.2 --- Compaction --- p.96 / Chapter 6.3.3 --- Presence of wire mesh --- p.96 / Chapter 6.3.4 --- Heterogeneous properties --- p.97 / Chapter 6.3.5 --- Highly organic peat moss composition and C:N ratios --- p.97 / Chapter 6.4 --- Water stress --- p.98 / Chapter 6.5 --- Vegetation on slopes --- p.99 / Chapter 6.5.1 --- Species selection --- p.99 / Chapter 6.5.2 --- Isolation from natural vegetation --- p.100 / Chapter 6.6 --- Management and maintenance --- p.100 / Chapter 6.6.1 --- Timing of hydroseeding and transplanting --- p.100 / Chapter 6.6.2 --- Maintenance requirements --- p.101 / Chapter 6.6.3 --- Poor workmanship --- p.101 / Chapter 6.7 --- Ultimate goal of slope bioengineering --- p.102 / Chapter 6.8 --- Summary --- p.102 / Chapter Chapter Seven --- Conclusion / Chapter 7.1 --- Summary of major findings --- p.104 / Chapter 7.2 --- Implications of the study --- p.106 / Chapter 7.2.1 --- Use of exotic grasses and naturalness of bioengineered slopes --- p.106 / Chapter 7.2.2 --- Substrate thickness --- p.107 / Chapter 7.2.3 --- "Irrigation under the principle of ""low maintenance""" --- p.108 / Chapter 7.3 --- Limitations of the study --- p.108 / Chapter 7.4 --- Suggestions for further research --- p.110 / References --- p.112 / Appendices --- p.125
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:cuhk.edu.hk/oai:cuhk-dr:cuhk_324938 |
| Date | January 2004 |
| Contributors | Chiu, Pik Ki Becky., Chinese University of Hong Kong Graduate School. Division of Geography and Resource Management. |
| Source Sets | The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
| Language | English, Chinese |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text, bibliography |
| Format | print, xii, v, 135 leaves : ill. (some col.) ; 30 cm. |
| Coverage | China, Hong Kong |
| Rights | Use of this resource is governed by the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons “Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International” License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) |
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