produce a dense uniform cover near the soil surface, are long lived, 

 provide protection during all seasons of the year, and are able to with- 

 stand the impact of sediments. 



Soil stabilization can prevent soil movement and erosion. Once site 

 alteration has commenced, immediate steps should be taken to stabilize 

 barren soils. Many state and local development regulations require 

 Immediate restabilization of cleared areas. Three common methods used 

 are revegetation, mulching, and sodding (Figure 25). 



Figure 25. Sod (A), straw mulch (B), and willow whips (C), three 

 methods for protecting a steep slope from soil erosion (Source: 

 Reference 71 ). 



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