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Description:
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A strip or area of vegetation for removing sediment, organic matter, and other pollutants from runoff and waste water.
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Some Primary FOTGPractices for this System:
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Filter Strip (393)
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Conservation Crop Rotation (330)
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Stripcropping, Contour (585)
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Contour Farming (330)
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Residue Management (329, 344)
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Diversion (362), Terrace (600), Grassed Waterway (412)
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Access Control (472)
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Fencing (382)
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Prescribed Grazing (528)
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Pasture and Hay Planting (512)
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Primary Purposes:
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To remove sediment and other pollutants from runoff by filtration, deposition, infiltration, or plant uptake.
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Key Design Elements:
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Strips are planted cross-slope or on the contour downhill from the source of sediment or pollutants. They must be sufficiently wide to achieve primary purposes.
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Tree/Shrub Species Requirements:
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Adapted to the soil and climate of the planting site.
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Tolerant of sediment deposition and pollutant-laden runoff.
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Moderate to aggressive development to occupy the site quickly.
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Resistance to pests and herbicides.
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