Pearce et al. examined three vegetation heights and two sediment treatments in riparian areas to determine sediment movement in a simulated rainfall event. The authors found that vegetative cover is probably the most defining factor in sediment movement, rather than stubble height. The authors found that other factors such as biomass, vegetation density, vegetative cover and coarse particle size were more significant in sediment movement as well. They concluded that stubble height guidelines are not the most effective way to manage riparian areas.
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