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Crop rotation

Code
A03
Year of Issue
none
Sector
Agriculture
The complete description of the NWRM
Summary
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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