Code A13 Year of Issue none Sector Agriculture Other sector(s) Urban Forest The complete description of the NWRM a13_-_mulching.pdf Summary A mulch is a layer of material applied to the surface of an area of soil. Its purpose is any or all of the following:· to conserve moisture· to improve the fertility and health of the soil· to reduce weed growth· to enhance the visual appeal of the areaMulching as NWRM is using organic material (e.g. bark, wood chips, grape pulp, shell nuts, green waste, leftover crops, compost, manure, straw, dry grass, leaves etc.) to cover the surface of the soil. It may be applied to bare soil, or around existing plants. Mulches of manure or compost will be incorporated naturally into the soil by the activity of worms and other organisms. The process is used both in commercial crop production and in gardening, and when applied correctly can dramatically improve the capacity of soil to store water. Illustration(s) Mulching in urban gardenSource: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MulchMulching in agricultureSource: http://rrockyard.net/2012/10/04/proper-mulching-techniques/ & http://www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/crops/production/fruit-crops/print,strawberry-management-of-runners.html Possible benefits with level Benefits Level BP2 - Slow runoff High BP6 - Increase infiltration and/or groundwater recharge Low BP7 - Increase soil water retention Medium BP10 - Reduce erosion and/or sediment delivery Medium ES6 - Groundwater/aquifer recharge Medium ES7 - Flood risk reduction Medium PO5 - Improving quantitative status Low PO8 - Prevent groundwater status deterioration Low PO9 - Take adequate and co-ordinated measures to reduce flood risks Medium Full Context Pathway(aka Context) Default view Area(aka Level or Site) ALL