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Use of vegetation strips with natural woody species composition for traffic noise reduction
Use of vegetation strips with natural woody species composition for traffic noise reduction
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The purpose of the methodology is to describe, in the simplest and clearest possible way, how tree belts affect noise from road and rail traffic, both from the perspective of direct acoustic attenuation and from the perspective of an indirect psychological effect. Attention is paid to the method of establishing the belt and its subsequent maintenance, with a focus on native tree species in the territory of the Czech Republic, arranged into structures resistant to climate change.
The submitted methodology was developed within the framework of the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic project no. CL01000058 "Determination and optimization of vegetation belts of natural tree composition serving to attenuate noise from traffic". This methodology is intended for administrators, owners and designers of ground communications and railway lines, representatives of municipalities, state administration and self-government, and also for the professional and lay public, especially when considering the establishment of tree belts for noise attenuation from road or rail traffic.
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Author
- Hablovičová B.
- Křivánek V.
- Kupec P.
- Krůček M.
- Marková P.
- Havran J.
- Čech P.
- Peiger A.
Content
1 Introduction
2 Aim of the methodology
3 Basic terms and definitions
4 Reduction of noise from roads and railways
4.1 What affects noise levels
5 Methodological part
5.1 Direct impact of tree belts on the attenuation of traffic noise
5.2 Indirect impact of greenery on the attenuation of traffic noise
5.3 Belt establishment procedure
5.4 Belt maintenance
5.5 Limitations of using woody plants
6 Comparison of novelty of procedures
7 Description of methodology application
8 Economic aspects
8.1 Direct costs
8.2 Externalities
8.3 Other benefits
9 Conclusion
10 List of references
11 List of publications preceding the methodology
12 List of abbreviations
13 List of figures
14 List of tables
15 Appendices
15.1 Appendix 1: Detailed explanation of selected terms
15.2 Appendix 2: Data acquisition procedure for the methodology
15.3 Appendix 3: Recommended tree composition – decision algorithm for designing noise barriers
15.4 Appendix 4: Example of economic cost comparison
Dedication
This methodology was developed with co-financing from the state support of the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic and the Ministry of Transport of the Czech Republic within the DOPRAVA 2030 Programme. This methodology was financed under the National Recovery Plan from the European Recovery and Resilience Facility, as part of the solution for project CL01000058 Evaluation of the reasonably achievable level of noise reduction measures in transport Determination and optimization of vegetation belts of natural woody composition serving for noise attenuation from transport.
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ISBN 978-80-88655-90-9 (online; pdf)
Year of publication
2026