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Combahee River style rice field trunk : construction manual
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Laurie, Pete
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Laurie, Pete
Abstract
Rice field trunks have served to manage water levels along the South Carolina coast for 300 years. Wetland managers today use almost the exact same design as used first by rice planters in the early 1700's, although materials have changed since those very early days. This manual provides information and detailed drawings to construct a Combahee River style trunk using 2.5 CCA treated SYP with stainless steel fasteners. Based on these plans, a standard-sized trunk should measure 23 inches by 60 inches by 32 feet, outside dimensions. Georgetown syle trunks function similarly but with some design differences especially in the uprights and doors. Properly constructed nad installed trunks may last up to 30 years, but need eventual replacement.
Issue Date
2024-02-02
Keywords
Hydraulic gates--Handbooks, manuals, etc., Wetland management--South Carolina., Rice--Irrigation--South Carolina--History
Type
Rights
Records, documents, and information made available by the agencies of the South Carolina state government or its subdivisions are the property of the people of the state of South Carolina. Therefore, according to U.S. copyright law, the South Carolina State Library considers these items to be in the public domain (see Title 17, U.S.C.).
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