Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 03/04/2015 - 11:04 Definition Gently sloping vegetated strips of land that provide opportunities for slow conveyance and infiltration. Designed to accept runoff as overland flow from upstream and to slow the progress of this runoff. - Based on Stella definitions, adapted by NWRM project experts and validated by the European Commission Links Relation type Narrower Concept Natural Water Retention Measure References CIRIA, 2007. The SUDS Manual. C697| , USDA website|http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps… Themes urban area agriculture Copyright USDA, Natural Conservation Service, New Jersey Legend Vegetative filter strip Type of action Maintenance Urban planning Biophysical benefits Sustainable drainage & Runoff control Full Context Pathway(aka Context) Default view Area(aka Level or Site) ALL