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FIGURE 20.8
Construction of Terraces and Channels
to Manage Runoff and Slopewash, to
Reduce Erosion and to Ensure Slope
Stability
FIGURE 20.9
Using Living Fences to Control Runoff and to Establish a Vegetative Cover
An interesting approach to stabilizing slopes and help establishing a ground-
cover is the concept of a living fence. Fast growing bushes or trees that are
able to be duplicated by stakes or, are planted close to each other in a row
along to the contour. They serve two purposes:
1. Initially they support a silt fence;
2. After rooting they develop into a fi rm vegetation belt.
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