Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 03/04/2015 - 11:04 Definition Reduced stocking density will limit soil compaction, thereby facilitating more rapid infiltration during precipitation events and potentially reducing peak flows and sediment runoff. - Elaborated by NWRM project experts and validated by the European Commission Links Relation type Narrower Concept Agricultural practice Relation type Narrower Concept Natural Water Retention Measure Themes agriculture Type of action Agricultural practice Biophysical benefits Decrease of runoff Decrease of erosion Full Context Pathway(aka Context) Default view Area(aka Level or Site) ALL