Grass buffer zones are established along waterways in cropland to reduce the surface runoff rate, and the amounts of sediment, nutrients and pesticides in the runoff.

Compiler:

Kamilla Skaalsveen

First published:

2017-03-16 09:56

Reduced tillage, involving no plowing in the autumn, preserves stubble or plant cover during the autumn and winter to prevent soil erosion, and particle and nutrient loss from cropland to watercourses.

Compiler:

Kamilla Skaalsveen

First published:

2017-03-16 10:45

A small constructed wetland is a combination of ponds and vegetation filters, designed mainly to remove sediment and nutrients from streams. It is usually located in first and second order streams in agricultural landscapes.

Compiler:

Dominika Krzeminska

First published:

2022-06-27 18:21

Small retention ponds, located in the forest, are ponds or pools with sufficient storage capacity to store the surface runoff to prevent flooding during heavy rainfall events. Ponds contain limited or no water during dry weather, but are designed to retain water during rain events.

Compiler:

Dominika Krzeminska

First published:

2022-05-16 11:56

Grassed waterways are shallow channels (natural or constructed) with grass cover, used to drain surface runoff from cropland and prevent erosion.

Compiler:

Dominika Krzeminska

First published:

2022-06-27 18:20

Establishment of grass - or retaining stubble - on arable land that is prone to erosion and flooding to reduce the risk of soil and nutrient losses.

Compiler:

Dominika Krzeminska

First published:

2022-06-27 18:20