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 Deep tilling (or subsoiling) is a practice that rips the soil perpendicular to the direction of flow.  This creates a cut in the soil that results in a series of horizontal ridges and depressions, which slows runoff and encourages infiltration and deposition, decreasing soil loss from a site.  In addition, deep tilling relieves soil compaction and increases pore space, fostering plant growth by increasing nutrient availability and water retention.
-This practice may be performed on a wide variety of sites to mitigate erosion.  However, safety may become an issue on steeper slopes, as ordinary construction equipment may be prone to rollover.  In these instances, alternative practices, such as [[temporary diversion|diversions]], [[slope drain|slope drains]], or [[construction scheduling|construction sequencing]] may be necessary.  Because deep tilling does not protect the soil from raindrop impact, it is best used in conjunction with other management practices, such as [[mulching]], [[erosion matting]], and [[seeding]].
+This practice may be performed on a wide variety of sites to mitigate erosion.  However, safety may become an issue on steeper slopes, as ordinary construction equipment may be prone to rollover.  In these instances a [[temporary diversion]] or a [[slope drain]] may be necessary.  Because deep tilling does not protect the soil from raindrop impact, it is best used in conjunction with other management practices, such as [[mulching]], [[erosion matting]], and [[seeding]].
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