Ridge restoration

The act or process of returning to its earlier good condition or position a relatively narrow top of a steep slope, usually with an elongated crest, and some- times having peaks significantly higher than the adjoining crest line. Jay Christensen, Alan 2005. Dictionary of Landscape Architecture and Construction. Re-establishment of historic ridges in basins through local dredging, sediment placement, and vegetative plantings to restore natural ridge functions. (Coastal Master Plan of Louisiana , 2012)