https://padlet.com/capikj23/nzndzmikb6ht By, Payje and Carson en-us 2018-12-18 16:58:56 UTC 2025-11-14 01:17:14 UTC hello@padlet.com davispk23 https://padlet.com/capikj23/nzndzmikb6ht/wish/315607619 They are strips of Infinite vegetation alternated down a slope with wider looking that are farmed on contour. They are usually
more narrower than the cultivated strips Vegetation in strips consists of adapted species of grasses or a mixture of grasses
and legumes.

^{https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/nrcs142p2_006620.pdf}]]> 2018-12-18 17:06:52 UTC https://padlet.com/capikj23/nzndzmikb6ht/wish/315607619 capikj23 https://padlet.com/capikj23/nzndzmikb6ht/wish/315927480 Cons
- Contour buffer strips are not suitable for land that has heavy overland water flows.
- The curved rows are impractical for some farm machinery.

Pros
-Reduces noise and odor
-Gives homes to wildlife
-Food source
-Trap fertilizers, pesticides, pathogens, and heavy metals
-They help trap snow and cut down on blowing soil in areas with strong winds

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https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/national/home/?cid=nrcs143_023568

]]> 2018-12-19 16:37:41 UTC https://padlet.com/capikj23/nzndzmikb6ht/wish/315927480 capikj23 https://padlet.com/capikj23/nzndzmikb6ht/wish/315930114 Yes it is, it is common among any land anywhere where agriculture is present.

^{https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buffer_strip}]]> 2018-12-19 16:43:50 UTC https://padlet.com/capikj23/nzndzmikb6ht/wish/315930114 davispk23 https://padlet.com/capikj23/nzndzmikb6ht/wish/315930199 Since the buffer strips are established on contour, runoff flows slowly and evenly across the grass strip, reducing sheet, and rill erosion. The vegetation can also provide habitat for small birds and animals. In some cases buffer strips might bight be a cheaper alternative for terraces.

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Control soil erosion by both wind and water.

Improve soil quality.

Improve water quality by removing sediment, fertilizers, pesticides, pathogens, and other potential contaminants from runoff.

Enhance fish and wildlife habitat.

Reduce flooding.

Conserve energy.

Protect buildings, roads, and livestock.

Conserve biodiversity. 

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