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Rainfall Erosion: Foliage intercepts raindrops |
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Runoff Erosion Control: Roots bind surface soil particles |
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Runoff Erosion Control: Plants filter soil particles from runoff |
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Wind Erosion Control: Plants reduce wind exposure |
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Frost Action Erosion Control: Roots restrain soil movement |
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Immediate Erosion Control/Slope Stabilization |
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Slope Stabilization: Reinforce soil & resist shallow seated landsliding |
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Slope Stabilization: Plants help dewater slope |
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Slope Stabilization: Resistance to deep seated landsliding |
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Low initial maintenance |
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Low long term maintenance |
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Low impact construction |
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Relative low cost construction |
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Plants combine with other structural features |
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Aesthetic/wildlife benefits |
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Plants prevent slope undercutting by waves |
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