Sentences with phrase «reed beds»

Over in Wales, Tony Wrench's «ecohome of wood frame, cobwood and recycled window walls, straw - insulated turf roof; with solar power and wind turbine for electricity, compost toilet and reed beds for grey water» has just been granted approval after a ten year fight - it was built without permission in a public park.

Other options available to our clients include low VOC - emitting paints and stains, solar hot water and solar power panels, grey - water recycling systems, reed beds and composting toilets.

Situated between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, the area was once an oasis of aquatic wildlife filled with lush reed beds, water buffalo, lions, foxes and otters.

The pipe islands can support platforms for many uses: riverside tenting, reed beds, swimming platforms, or pavillions for cafes and bars, among others.

Several lakes with running water and reed beds along the course add beauty and difficulty to the game, and have made the course the home of a wide variety of migratory water birds, such as ducks and egrets, while the interior of the course is home to olive and palm trees, thus creating a beautiful backdrop of vegetation with a distinctly Mediterranean flavour.

In the midst of the Delta, surrounded by a mosaic of papyrus and reed beds, & Beyond Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp provides an exceptional Botswana safari experience.

These dogs were used in falconry, but also to force the diverse hunted species leave their hiding places that were in the bushes and in reed beds.

Marsh Arabs used to live isolated lives out among the reed beds.

Wildlife experts worried that without regular mowing and management, the reed beds, meadows, and marshes supporting such a rich collection of migrating birds would soon give way to bushes and willows.

If reelected, he said, he would particularly look forward to participating in two proposed projects: the installation of reed beds for sludge processing at the wastewater treatment plant and a renovation of the Community Center, as championed by councilwoman Cathy Magarelli, who is also seeking reelection.

Environmental water delivered in spring reached the central reed beds of the Great Cumbung Swamp, a nationally significant wetland.

The event provided a small short term increase in habitat access, contributed to a flow regime (providing flow variability and hydraulic diversity) that is suitable for non flow cued fish species to spawn, and provided water to the central reed beds of the Great Cumbung Swamp.

Dennis Larios, a principal of the town's engineering firm, Brinnier & Larios, will discuss the wastewater plant's current operations and details of a reed bed system.

The Town Board will respond to Horner's request for authorization after the April 24 special meeting on the reed bed proposal for the treatment plant.

During the day, the decks overlook a reed bed, a fascinating microecology affording close study of bird and fish life, as well as elephant, hippo and buffalo.

For grey water I am going to build a small reed bed that takes the already pretty clean water, removes any solids, and cleans it up, then feeds into some irrigation pipes that snake through the trees.

Not exact matches

Finally I would mention a small and pleasant observation made in the Mashi River on the southeastern Angola border; as I waded in the open lily - zone outside the reeds I noticed stickleback fish protecting nests in the cylindrical depressions that had been made in the river bed by the feet of elephants.

Each spacious tent features a luxurious bed that faces the beautiful views of a reed - filled floodplain, and an ensuite bathroom with an indoor and al fresco shower as well as a sprawling veranda, with a spacious sitting area and a private sala.

Accommodation comprises a fully equipped unit which can accommodate 4 guests in an en - suite bedroom under Cape thatched eaves and 2 in a reed - screened room with a double bunk bed with separate toilet and basin.

Built out of reeds, the Boskamp offers 4 bedrooms that have 2 beds each.

The reed - built Boskamp is ideal for a group or family of 8 and consists of 4 bedrooms that are furnished with 2 beds each.

 Participating families added a dedicated bedroom to their adobe and stone house compounds. These simple rooms include two beds with mattresses made of totora reed harvested from the lake;  woolen blankets, and homespun cotton sheets. Dinner and breakfast may be provided by the family, or visitors may eat in the village.  Water is provided in ceramic jugs drawn from a well. Visitors use outhouses located adjacent to the house compound.  The views to the star - filled sky at night, and to the 20,000 - foot peaks of the Royal Range add to the experience of peace and tranquility.

The beautiful decor is rounded out be darkwood platform beds, vibrant hues and traditional reed blinds.

Aside from building homes, reeds are also used to make some of the furnishings such as beds and mats, and the beautiful sea - worthy gondolas.

We have a Hickory Chair mahogany reed and ribbon four poster bed.