Department of Forestry & Natural Environment Management
4812. Mountain Torrent Control II
Course Content
Advanced principles of mountain torrent control, objectives and systems of regulation, and technical works such as dams and channel structures. Design, sizing, stability analysis, and risk management of dams, as well as complementary engineering, agricultural, and bioengineering works (afforestation, revegetation, erosion control). Preventive measures and stages in planning and implementing mountain torrent control projects.
The Department of Forestry and Natural Environment Management joined the Faculty of Plant Sciences of the AUA. The Department operates from the academic year 2019-2020 and is based in Tthe city of Karpenisi. Housed in the building facilities of the Department of Forestry and Natural Environment Management of the former Technical Scool (TEI) of Central Greece.
