Définition
Sens commun
The most upstream area of a watershed territory. The river basin head is the land where the small streams close to springs flow through.
Source
according to IOWater
Sens technique
Upstream portion of the catchment areas and by extension the upstream section of rivers which, in hilly areas in particular, are often less exposed to anthropogenic pressures than the downstream parts (but still very fragile) and from this point of view are reference sections to be preserved.
Source
According to Rhone-Mediterranean and Corsica Water Agency
Thématiques associées
Autres termes utiles à la compréhension issus du glossaire
Termes associés à des définitions du Sandre
Translations
Review status
Soumis au comité de relecture.