ØCover directly in
contact with soil surface that intercepts raindrops, slows runoff,
increases infiltration
ØExamples
-Live
plant material
-Plant
residue and litter
-Applied
mulch
-Stones
Ground cover is material
directly in contact with the soil surface.
It affects both raindrop
impact and surface runoff.
If placed on a mechanically
disturbed (tilled) soil before any rainfall after the disturbance, ground
cover can maintain high infiltration rates, which contributes to reduced
runoff.
