The potential of grass strips for retaining surface runoff and sediment
The use of grass strips in agricultural landscapes is widely recognized for their ability to effectively reduce surface runoff and the transport of eroded particles, while simultaneously enhancing biodiversity and landscape stability. This study aimed to quantify the impact of grass strip length on sediment retention in surface runoff. Experimental measurements were conducted on enclosed plots measuring 8 × 1 metres, each with varying proportions of grass cover to simulate different grass strip widths under real-world conditions.
