The influence of vegetation on mechanical and hydrological soil behavior represents a
significant factor to be considered in shallow landslides modelling. Among the multiple …

Bio-engineered slopes use vegetation as “live” protection elements against the triggering
forces of landslides, erosions and debris flows. In this paper, the effects of basic plant traits …

Background Plants alter their environment in a number of ways. With correct management,
plant communities can positively impact soil degradation processes such as surface erosion …

Soil and water bioengineering is a technology that encourages scientists and practitioners to
combine their knowledge and skills in the management of ecosystems with a common goal …

Vegetation significantly affects hillslope hydrological and mechanical properties related to
shallow landslide triggering. In view of the complexity of soil plant hydrological interactions …

The presence of forests on hillslopes significantly reduces the slopes susceptibility to rainfall
triggered shallow landslides. This is due largely to the reinforcement of the hillslope soil by …

Vegetation is widely used for controlling shallow landslides. The mechanisms by which roots
increase apparent soil cohesion is well documented and many values of root additional …

Background and aims Soil bio-engineering using vegetation is an environmentally friendly
solution to stabilise soil slopes. This study investigates tensile strength, Young's modulus …

This study proposes a new methodology for estimating the additional shear strength (or
cohesion) exerted by vegetation roots on slope stability analysis within a coupled …

Vegetation has been used as a means in geotechnical engineering for soil improvement
and erosion control. This paper aims to present a state-of-the-art review and future …