Code A03 Year of Issue none Sector Agriculture The complete description of the NWRM a3_-_crop_rotation.pdf Summary Illustration(s) Fields in crop rotation (USA)Source: http://www.conewagoinitiative.net/practices/farm/1296-2 Possible benefits with level Benefits Level BP2 - Slow runoff Medium BP6 - Increase infiltration and/or groundwater recharge Medium BP7 - Increase soil water retention Medium BP8 - Reduce pollutant sources Medium BP9 - Intercept pollution pathways High BP10 - Reduce erosion and/or sediment delivery Low BP11 - Improve soils High BP17 - Absorb and/or retain CO2 Medium ES4 - Biodiversity preservation Low ES6 - Groundwater/aquifer recharge Medium ES7 - Flood risk reduction Low ES8 - Erosion/sediment control Low ES9 - Filtration of pollutants Medium ES11 - Aesthetic/cultural value Medium PO2 - Improving status of physico-chemical quality elements Medium PO4 - Improving chemical status and priority substances Low PO7 - Prevent surface water status deterioration Medium PO9 - Take adequate and co-ordinated measures to reduce flood risks Low PO11 - Better protection for ecosystems and more use of Green Infrastructure Medium PO12 - More sustainable agriculture and forestry Medium Case study(ies) Water retention spaces, reforestation and grazing management in southern Portugal Full Context Pathway(aka Context) Default view Area(aka Level or Site) ALL