Effects of turf on the environment

The effects of turf on the environment are obvious to anyone who is fortunate enough to enjoy a lawn in their community, at work or in the public areas they frequent.

In 10 square centimetres there are about 9 plants and in one square metre there are about 9,230 plants.

Grass, as we all know, is composed of closely spaced plants, intertwined with each other by a complex network of roots. This network of leaves, stems and roots is capable of trapping particles such as dust and smoke. In addition, during growth, grass absorbs sulphur dioxide, peroxyacetyl nitrate (the cause of SMOG) and hydrogen fluoride.

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Turfgrass is a physical and chemical filter of the atmosphere.

Today, global warming is a phenomenon that concerns the entire population. Greenhouse gases such as CO2 and methane accumulate in the atmosphere, acting as a screen and preventing heat from escaping from the atmosphere. Grass meadows are big consumers of carbon dioxide, and let's not forget that it is not only city gardens and sports fields that are covered with grass. Many roads, for example, are planted with grass to prevent them from being eroded by heavy downpours.

In fact, having ground cover is an excellent way of maintaining areas of soil and preventing them from degrading. This is because the network generated by the turf in the soil is strong enough to slow down the velocity of runoff water. This means that culverts, ditches and waterways do not collapse due to sediment, saving maintenance costs associated with sediment removal.

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