(a) River-bank
- Stabilize river bank/control river bank erosion;
- Slow down speed of surface runoff;
- Trap soil/debris in surface runoff;
- Reduces risk of flooding;
(b) Steep slope
- Reduce speed of runoff;
- Trap soil in erosive water;
- Tree roots bind and stabilize the soil/maintains soil structure;
gregorymasila answered the question on December 4, 2017 at 09:14
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