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Facilities that receive surface inflow (e.g. [[bioretention]]) are vulnerable to surface erosion and the formation of rivulets. [[Green roofs]] can lose exposed planting material from wind scour. These source of erosion should be mitigated by using  erosion control blankets:
 
Facilities that receive surface inflow (e.g. [[bioretention]]) are vulnerable to surface erosion and the formation of rivulets. [[Green roofs]] can lose exposed planting material from wind scour. These source of erosion should be mitigated by using  erosion control blankets:
*Blankets which incorporate a plastic mesh often become unsightly when vegetation emerges in summers following installation.  Even before vegetation lifts the mesh, it can snare and kill any passing small wildlife.
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*Blankets which incorporate a plastic mesh often become unsightly when vegetation emerges in summers following installation.  Even before vegetation lifts the mesh, it can snare and kill any passing small [[wildlife]].
 
*Alternatives including 100% biodegradable blankets or soil tackifiers are recommended for erosion control on and around LID facilities.
 
*Alternatives including 100% biodegradable blankets or soil tackifiers are recommended for erosion control on and around LID facilities.
    
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