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BEsT MANAGEMENT PRACTICEs HANDbooK - Tahoe BMP

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE• If properly installed, terracing requires little maintenance. Checkperiodically for structural problems and repair as needed.• Check the terraces annually and after significant storm events for signs oferosion. If signs of erosion are evident, consider augmenting the terraceswith other forms of slope stabilization described in this <strong>BMP</strong> Handbook.EFFECTIVENESS CONSIDERATIONSTerracing can be highly effective at preventing soil erosion from steep slopes.When properly installed, terracing can be effective for long periods of timewhile requiring minimal maintenance. Among steep slope stabilizationpractices, terracing is considered a more aesthetic option because it promotessuccessful vegetation establishment.TRPA <strong>BMP</strong> HandbookChapter 4: <strong>BMP</strong> Toolkit2012 4.2.2.2-TerracingPage 3

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