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Crop residue and other organic materials such as mulch and compost, when they are left on the soil surface, provide a protective barrier between the soil and the destructive force of raindrops. They also moderate extremes in soil temperature and reduce evaporative losses from the soil. Soil cover can also be provided by leaves of growing plants. Keeping the soil covered throughout the year helps maintain soil aggregate integrity, protect habitat and provide food for soil organisms. Conservation practices that can be used to maximize cover include Conservation Cover (327), Cover Crop (340), Forage & Biomass Planting (512), Mulching (484), Prescribed Grazing (528) and Residue/Tillage Management (329/345).