Prairie Strips (IMAGE)

American Society of Agronomy

Prairie Strips

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Prairie strips are composed of native perennial plants and located across hillslopes. The stiff stems and abundant, fibrous roots of the native plants slow down water and allow it to soak into the soil, causing less soil erosion. The native plants also provide habitat for wildlife.

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Lynn Betts

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