To maintain or improve soil productivity, erosion must be kept within acceptable limits.†
Percent Slope | Minimum Percent Ground Cover Needed |
---|---|
0 | 0 |
5 | 10 |
10 | 40 |
15 | 60 |
20 | 70 |
25 | 75 |
30 | 80 |
† This table was constructed using the Universal Soil Loss Equation and the southeast Area, Erosion Bank. The goal is to keep erosion to approximately 12 tons/acre total for the recovery period of the disturbance.