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by Elio Diez 14 years ago

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The organisation of the Dutch lanscape

The Dutch landscape is characterized by its intricate system of water management and land reclamation. Dykes and polders play a crucial role in controlling water levels, with electric pumps aiding in the removal of excess water.

 The organisation of the Dutch lanscape

The organisation of the Dutch lanscape

A varied Landscape

The roads are winding
Irregular parcelation
Hardly any ditches
Large variety in landscape

Dykes

Puping engines
The electric pumps used to pump out the water
Polders
Mudflats
Uiterwaarde
The outside of the dyke
Terps
Menmade hills with villages built on them

Poor sandy soils

Artificial fertiliser
Material added to soil to improve its fertility
Manure
Any animal or plant material used to fertilize land

A boring Landscape?

Parcellation
The division into parcels