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− | <p>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 soure of erosion should be mitigated by using erosion control blankets. </p> | + | <p>Facilities that receive surface inflow (e.g. [[Bioretention cells]]) 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. </p> |
− | <p>Blankets which incorporate a non-biodegradable plastic mesh become unsightly when vegetation emerges in summers following installation. Even before vegetation lifts the mesh, it can snare and kill any passing small wildlife.</p> | + | <p>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.</p> |
− | <p>Alternatives including 100% biodegrade blankets or soil tackifiers are recommended for erosion control in and around LID facilities.</p> | + | <p>Alternatives including 100% biodegradable blankets or soil tackifiers are recommended for erosion control on and around LID facilities.</p> |