- Leaf cover reduce the force of raindrops which would loosen and dislodge the soil particle reducing splash erosion.
- Vegetation cover increases the infiltration of rainwater into the soil thus keeping the soil moist.
- Plant roots penetrating into the soil help to carry moisture into the soil and allow it to gradually percolate deeply.
- Plant cover break the force of wind at the ground level thus reducing loss of soil particles and reduce evaporation which would make soil dry and loose.
- Decayed vegetative matter provide humus which bind soil particles together.
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