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Herbaceous Vegetation in Slope Stabilization: A Comparative Review of Mechanisms, Advantages, and Practical Applications

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  • Chuangang Gong

    (Coal Industry Engineering Research Center of Mining Area Environmental and Disaster Cooperative Monitoring, Huainan 232001, China
    School of Geomatics, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan 232001, China)

  • Dazhi Ni

    (Coal Industry Engineering Research Center of Mining Area Environmental and Disaster Cooperative Monitoring, Huainan 232001, China
    School of Geomatics, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan 232001, China)

  • Yuna Liu

    (Coal Industry Engineering Research Center of Mining Area Environmental and Disaster Cooperative Monitoring, Huainan 232001, China
    School of Geomatics, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan 232001, China)

  • Yalei Li

    (Coal Industry Engineering Research Center of Mining Area Environmental and Disaster Cooperative Monitoring, Huainan 232001, China
    School of Geomatics, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan 232001, China)

  • Qingmei Huang

    (Coal Industry Engineering Research Center of Mining Area Environmental and Disaster Cooperative Monitoring, Huainan 232001, China
    School of Geomatics, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan 232001, China)

  • Yu Tian

    (School of Environment and Spatial Informatics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China)

  • Hao Zhang

    (Baorixile Energy Co., Ltd., National Energy Group, Hulunbuir 021008, China)

Abstract

Shallow slope instability poses a significant ecological threat, often leading to severe environmental degradation. While vegetation, particularly woody plants, is commonly employed in slope stabilization, herbaceous vegetation offers distinct and underexplored advantages. This paper reviews the role of herbaceous plants in enhancing slope stability, analyzing their mechanical and ecological mechanisms. Through an extensive review of the literature, this review challenges the prevailing view that woody vegetation is superior for slope stabilization, finding that herbaceous plants can be equally or more effective under certain conditions. The key findings include the identification of specific root parameters and species that contribute to soil reinforcement and erosion control. The review highlights the need for further research on optimizing plant species selection and management practices to maximize the slope stabilization effects. These insights have practical implications for ecological slope engineering, offering guidance on integrating herbaceous vegetation into sustainable land management strategies.

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  • Chuangang Gong & Dazhi Ni & Yuna Liu & Yalei Li & Qingmei Huang & Yu Tian & Hao Zhang, 2024. "Herbaceous Vegetation in Slope Stabilization: A Comparative Review of Mechanisms, Advantages, and Practical Applications," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(17), pages 1-18, September.
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