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How do trees and shrubs at field edges prevent erosion?

By impeding surface flows.

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  1. By impeding surface flows ✔
  2. By drying up all rainfall
  3. By removing the topsoil

Why: Perimeter plants slow surface water, which reduces erosion.

Huh, didn't know that: Perimeter plants slow surface water, which reduces erosion.

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Perimeter plants put the brakes on runoff.
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Answer: By impeding surface flows. Perimeter plants slow surface water, which reduces erosion.

  1. Soil conservation en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soil_conservation
    Trees, shrubs and ground-cover are effective perimeter treatment for soil erosion prevention, by impeding surface flows.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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