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Plant native vegetation to stabilize slopes

Details

Plant native vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and grasses along slopes to prevent erosion.

Capital Cost

Low

Operations & Maintenance

Low/Moderate – vegetation will require regular maintenance

Effectiveness

Moderate/High – once vegetation has matured, it can significantly help with slope stability, reducing landslide risk; can also reduce soil erosion and absorb excess water, reducing surface runoff

Flexibility

Moderate – although vegetation can be added as needed, moving or altering established deep-rooted vegetation may decrease slope stability and create cascading impacts in other areas

Barriers to Implementation

Capacity; expertise

Equity

Ensure equitable siting of measures across a range of equity areas, based on greatest need.

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