Ground cover definition

Ground cover. - means organic or non-organic material applied to prevent soil erosion such as concrete, flagstone, gravel, asphalt, grass or other landscaping.
Ground cover means all types of vegetation other than trees.
Ground cover means the area of ground covered by the combined aerial parts of vegetation and the litter that is produced naturally onsite, expressed as a percentage of the total area of ground.

Examples of Ground cover in a sentence

  • Ground cover stabilization shall comply with the timeframe guidelines specified by the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality NCG-010000 General Construction Permit that became effective on August 3, 2011.

  • Ground cover tarps must be placed under every vessel that is scheduled for sandblasting, painting, scraping or engine overhauls prior to blocking, and cover the ground under the entire vessel plus a 10 foot parameter.

  • Ground cover shall be edged as needed to keep plant growth from extending beyond curbs, sidewalks, buildings, and turf areas.

  • Ground cover shall be edged as needed to contain them within their borders.

  • Ground cover species observed include Sphagnum spp., Osmunda regalis, Woodwardia virginiana, W.


More Definitions of Ground cover

Ground cover means organic or non-organic material applied to prevent the erosion of the soil, e.g., concrete, flagstone, gravel, asphalt, grass or other forms of landscaping;
Ground cover means organic or non-organic material that covers the ground, and includes concrete, flagstone, gravel, asphalt, grass or other form of landscaping.
Ground cover means vegetation canopy or crop residue on agricultural land.
Ground cover means grass, forbs, shrubs, and trees less than four inches in diameter measured four and one-half feet above the ground level (DBH).
Ground cover means vegetation that is naturally terrestrial excluding noxious or poisonous plants and shall include trees that are less than six inches in diameter measured at four and one-half feet above ground level.
Ground cover means any natural vegetative growth or other material which that renders the soil surface stable against accelerated erosion.
Ground cover means the area of ground covered by the combined aerial parts of vegetation and litter produced and distributed naturally and seasonally on site, expressed as a percentage of the total area of measurement.