Reduce sediment load in watercourses

Type: Effect

Links from: Item Link details Reduce soil erosion from arable fields Reduced soil erosion from grassland or grazed fields Trap and prevent pollutants or sediment reaching watercourses Locate out-wintered stock and sacrifice areas away from watercourses Ensure all stock tracks are well-drained and sited away from watercourses

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Links to: Link details Item Improved spawning grounds for fish Reduce flooding

Defra Project IF0131
Assessment of reduction in environmental burdens through targeted measures compared with whole farm approaches in cropping and livestock systems
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Friday 30 October 2009