Permanent vegetative cover
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Permanent vegetative cover refers to trees, perennial bunchgrasses and grassland
s, legumes, and shrubs with an
expected life span of at least 5 years.
In the United States, permanent cover is required on cropland entered into the Conservation Reserve Program
.
Grassland
Grasslands are areas where the vegetation is dominated by grasses and other herbaceous plants . However, sedge and rush families can also be found. Grasslands occur naturally on all continents except Antarctica...
s, legumes, and shrubs with an
expected life span of at least 5 years.
In the United States, permanent cover is required on cropland entered into the Conservation Reserve Program
Conservation Reserve Program
The Conservation Reserve Program is a cost-share and rental payment program under the United States Department of Agriculture , and is administered by the USDA Farm Service Agency . Technical assistance for CRP is provided by the USDA Forest Service and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation...
.