Uploaded October 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Heavy Use Area Protection is a way to stabilize a ground surface that is frequently and intensively used by people, animals, or vehicles. This video explores how Ronnie Cook of Wagener, South Carolina, implemented the heavy use area conservation practice on his beef operation.
Major benefits of this practice include:
• Decreases erosion
• Reduces compaction
• Protects vegetation
• Limits runoff
• Stabilizes high traffic areas
The Conservation at Work video series was created to increase producer awareness of common conservation practices and was filmed at various locations throughout the country. Because conservation plans are specific to the unique resource needs on each farm and also soil type, weather conditions, etc., these videos were designed to serve as a general guide to the benefits of soil and water conservation and landowners should contact their local USDA office for individual consultation.
Heavy Use Area Protection is a way to stabilize a ground surface that is frequently and intensively used by people, animals, or vehicles. This video explores how Ronnie Cook of Wagener, South Carolina, implemented the heavy use area conservation practice on his beef operation.
Major benefits of this practice include:
• Decreases erosion
• Reduces compaction
• Protects vegetation
• Limits runoff
• Stabilizes high traffic areas
The Conservation at Work video series was created to increase producer awareness of common conservation practices and was filmed at various locations throughout the country. Because conservation plans are specific to the unique resource needs on each farm and also soil type, weather conditions, etc., these videos were designed to serve as a general guide to the benefits of soil and water conservation and landowners should contact their local USDA office for individual consultation.
